Accountant (AR & GL)

JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTANT (AR & GL)

Links to: Assistant Finance Manager

WHO ARE WE?

Nexus is an empowering, learning-focused community.  We are one big family, striving to create an honest and open community with our learners, parents and peers.  We believe that we have something unique and special here, we are proud to be different in the way we work; and how we teach and learn.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

At Nexus, we do things differently.  Each member of staff is valued and recognised as a unique individual collaborating as part of a supportive community, to elevate one another with innovative ideas.  Our strategies emerge from the collective positive mindsets of our colleagues.  You will experience high levels of ownership and empowerment in your role.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The job-holder is responsible for the handling of payments, receipts, general ledger, reporting, and internal/external audit. The job-holder must be meticulous and organised, equipped with the skills to perform as a team player and able to lead the Finance Executive independently.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounts Receivable

• Ensure that Account Receivable Sub Ledgers to General Ledger and the respective bank accounts to the bank statements are reconciled on a regular basis.
• Ensure the full cycle of the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of trade, receivables, receipts, cancellations and refunds in the accounting system.
• Ensure the changes made to the billing system are up-to-date.
• Oversee the Finance Executive in the billing, collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines.
• Prepare and monitor the rental of facilities billing and collection.
• Review of Accounts Receivables related refunds.
• Reporting weekly on Debtor ageing including comments and follow-up action.
• Prepare AR ageing reports for monthly meetings.
• Provide financial information for the process of applying bursary, exceptions and deferment.
• Provide financial information and impact to admission for deferment cases.
• Prepare formal letters to those who remain unpaid based on instructions from the Finance Manager (e.g Suspension Letter).
• Liaise with the Admission team and Learners Services on fees related matters.

GL & Reporting

• Ensure that accounting records are prepared and maintained in accordance with the Company's accounting policies, accounting standards and accounting principles and practices.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation, presentation and delivery of monthly and annual financial statements as per Accounting Policy requirements, expected standards and agreed deadlines/timeframes.
• Assist in weekly & monthly cash flow statements.
• Perform month-end closing and submit  reports as per timeline stated in the closing calendar.
• Monthly update of all income related audit schedules (eg. Deferred Income).

Others

• Provide guidance to Finance Executives and extend as a backup to Finance Executives to ensure proper and timely completion of assigned jobs or tasks.
• Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
• Maintain a professional relationship with staff, customers and students.
• Involvement in whole school events and activities as required.
• To perform any other duties as assigned by the management, stakeholders and reporting manager/link.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Minimum Bachelor degree qualification in Accounting/ACCA.
• At least Five (5) years of relevant working experience
• Knowledge of finance accounting, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications. Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
• Possess good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work harmoniously with colleagues, students and other customers in a multicultural environment
• Ability to manage time, adhere to deadlines and multitask.

Nexus International School (Singapore) is committed to the safety and well-being of our children and families. Nexus endorses the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which Singapore ratified on 11 December 2008, and establishes a clear policy and guidelines to protect our learners from maltreatment by any person or persons who come in contact with them in any environment.

Nexus International School (Singapore)  is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our school.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities, the role may be revised from time to time.