assistant accountant

3 weeks ago

Singapore AGI FREIGHT SINGAPORE PTE LTD Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

Summary:

AGI Freight is seeking for a skilled and detail-oriented Assistant Accounts Manager to assist Accounts Manager to manage the full set of accounts, including accounts payable and receivable, and ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. The role also includessupervising and leading a junior staff member, ensuring efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Management

  • Assist accounts manager and manage the full set of accounts, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
  • Assist to prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements.
  • Assist to maintain accurate and timely records for monthly, quarterly, and annual closing.
  • Assist to ensure compliance with tax regulations, filing requirements, and financial reporting standards.
  • Assist to handle fixed assets management and depreciation schedules.
  • Assist to develop and maintain effective internal financial controls.
  • Assist in any other ad hoc duties as assigned by the Management.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

  • Assist to oversee the accounts receivable process, including reviewing of invoices accuracy, tracking payments, and reconciling AR accounts.
  • Assist to follow up with local and oversea clients on overdue payments and manage payment discrepancies.
  • Assist to generate AR aging reports and provide insights to management.
  • Able to liaise and work with local and oversea client as well as internal teams to resolve invoicing or payment-related issues promptly.

Accounts Payable (AP)

  • Receive freight, handling charges and expenses from airline, coloaders and vendors.
  • Check and tally monthly export/Import/General Expenses submitted by airlines, coloaders and vendors against tariffs and rates in Company's system.
  • Identify discrepancies or non-conformities and follow up with relevant stakeholders for resolution.
  • Input and process all verified billings, expenses and claims to facilitate payment.
  • Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reconciliation of payments and expenses within agreed credit period.
  • Maintain organized and accurate records of all accounts payable transactions
  • Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures
  • Generate accounts payable aging reports and other ad-hoc financial reports as needed
  • Ad hoc tasks as and when required

Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

  • Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Proven experience managing a full set of accounts, with strong knowledge of Singapore accounting standards, GST regulations, and statutory requirements.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, AP and AR processes.
  • Knowledge of payroll is advantageous.
  • Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
  • Strong supervisory and leadership abilities.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills such as excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with external auditors, tax agents, banks, and regulatory bodie
  • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Tell employers what skills you have

Cash Flow Statements
Accounts Payable
Financial Management
Tax
Payroll
Accounts Receivable
General Ledger
Accounting
Financial Statements
Freight
Accounting Standards

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