Accounting Assistant

**Job Title**: Accounting and Tax Executive

**Location**: Singapore

**Reports To**: Accounting Manager / Tax Manager

**Job Summary**: The Accounting and Tax Executive will be responsible for providing a full range of accounting and tax compliance services to a diverse portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) and tax regulations. This role requires a meticulous individual with strong technical knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple client engagements effectively.

**Key Responsibilities**:
**Accounting Responsibilities**:

- **Full Set of Accounts**: Prepare and maintain full sets of accounts for various clients across different industries, including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and fixed assets.
- **Financial Reporting**: Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statements) in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).
- **Bank Reconciliation**: Perform regular bank reconciliations and ensure all transactions are properly recorded.
- **Accounting Schedules**: Prepare and maintain various accounting schedules (e.g., accruals, prepayments, depreciation).
- **Client Liaison**: Liaise with clients to obtain necessary financial documents and information, and respond to accounting-related queries.
- **Audit Support**: Assist clients and external auditors during the annual audit process by preparing audit schedules and providing necessary documentation.
- **System Implementation/Improvement**: Assist in streamlining accounting processes and systems, including the use of various accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, SAP).

**Tax Responsibilities**:

- **Corporate Income Tax**: Prepare and submit corporate income tax computations and annual tax returns (Form C/C-S) to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS).
- **Goods and Services Tax (GST)**: Prepare, review, and file quarterly GST returns, assist with GST registration/de-registration, and attend to GST queries from IRAS.
- **Individual Income Tax**: Assist with the preparation and filing of individual income tax returns.
- **Withholding Tax**: Handle withholding tax advisory and filing requirements.
- **Tax Queries and Compliance**: Assist clients in responding to queries from tax authorities and ensure compliance with Singapore tax laws and regulations.
- **Tax Planning & Advisory**: Provide basic tax planning advice and identify tax incentives for clients (under supervision of senior staff/manager).
- **Review**: Assist in reviewing tax work prepared by junior staff (for senior executive roles).

**General Responsibilities**:

- **Client Management**: Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, acting as a key contact for accounting and tax matters.
- **Regulatory Compliance**: Ensure all accounting and tax practices comply with relevant statutory requirements (ACRA, IRAS).
- **Ad-hoc Duties**: Undertake ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned by the Manager or Director.
- **Continuous Learning**: Stay updated with the latest changes in Singapore FRS, tax laws, and accounting software.

**Requirements**:

- **Education**: Bachelor's Degree/Post Graduate Diploma/Professional Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent. ACCA Level 1 or equivalent is often preferred.
- **Experience**:

- **Executive Level**: At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in an accounting firm, including experience with full set of accounts and tax.
- **Senior Executive Level**: At least 4-5 years of relevant experience, demonstrating ability to handle more complex cases and potentially review junior staff's work.
- **Technical Skills**:

- Strong technical knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (FRS).
- Strong technical knowledge of Singapore corporate income tax and Goods and Services Tax (GST) laws and regulations.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB) and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
- **Professional Qualifications (Advantageous)**:

- Accredited Tax Practitioner (ATP) or working towards it, recognized by the Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals (SCTP).
- Singapore Chartered Accountant (CA) Qualification or equivalent.
- **Soft Skills**:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to liaise effectively with clients and colleagues.
- Meticulous with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
- Positive attitude, responsible, and a strong sense of integrity and confidentiality.
- Team player.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
- Annual leave and medical benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
- Conducive work environment.

**Job Types**: Fu