Accounting Specialist (7 Months Contract)

Job Description - Accounting Specialist (7 Months Contract) (MER0003HJV)

Description

Task Description:

Responsible for SG companies’ Financial Statements (MBFS & MBFM)

1. Main Duties – Daily (MBFS & MBFM)

a) Perform day-to-day tasks and responsibilities as an Accounting Specialist (Assistant Manager) of Accounting, including:

• Ensure correct postings, all daily files interface correctly from other systems such as CMS, Concur, GTS.
• Monitoring and reconciliations of Portfolio related GLs (MBFS only)
• Monitoring and proper maintenance of Accruals & Provisions’ GLs (MBFS & MBFM)
• Ensure correct entry for all transactions posted to Accounting systems (MBFS & MBFM)
• Checking and discussions within Accounting & Tax team
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and provide regular updates to the supervisor.

2. Main Duties – Month End (MBFS only)

• Full monitoring on all closing checklists and closely track with other internal department to submit report timely
• Check all working files and close FCF timely including timely response to MBGSP team
• Ensure closing working files updated timely
• Analyse FS reports and list out all findings especially big monthly gap (check with internal department, MBGSP & Accounting team)
• Review FS result with Accounting Manager a day before closing
• Ensure ongoing progress on specific projects or deliverables assigned to the role.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and provide regular updates to the supervisor.

3. Main Duties – Quarterly (MBFS)

• Ensure all GST documentations are available
• Follow up GST documentations with internal department (CA team)
• Complete GST working file and find out reasons with previous month
• Review GST workings with Accounting Manager at least 3 days before timeline
• Ensure submission before timeline

4. Main Duties – Yearly Audit (MBFS & MBFM)

• Responsible to complete audit working file and Draft Financial Statements Reports
• Close liaison with auditors & internal department
• Ensure internal department submit and respond to all auditors’ queries
• Adhere to all deadlines by company, HQ and local authority

5. Coordination & Communication

• Collaborate and continuous discussions with HQ, internal department, IT, other stakeholders and external parties (auditors) to ensure seamless operations.
• Involve in all discussions regarding product changes and other supports needed by other internal department
• Respond to inquiries from all parties

6. Administrative Tasks

• Maintain records and ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Liaise closely with SG Legal & Auditors on Audit timeline, resolutions, BOD meetings, ACRA submission
• Assist in transitioning responsibilities back to the regular employee post-maternity leave.
• Issue PO as per required by Accounting & Tax department

7. Any other ad-hoc task as assigned by immediate supervisor

Qualifications

Key Requirements

1. Qualifications

• Minimum Degree in Finance/Accounting field.

2. Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Accounting or related field in middle management role.
• Very familiar with IFRS and experience analysing Financial Statements
• Very familiar with Auditing process and Audit write up papers
• Familiar with Financial Service Industry and knowledge to analyse financial product

3. Skills and Competencies

• Experience using SAP
• Independent, speak up, strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Proactive and speak up
• Fast learner on any systems (operations and accounting systems)
• Quick adaptability to the role and work environment.

Duration and Terms

Availability for the entire duration of the maternity leave cover.

Start Date: 1 February 2025

End Date: 31 July 2025

Reporting and Handover

The Temporary Staff will work under the supervision of Accounting & Tax Manager. A brief onboarding and handover period will be provided at the start of the assignment, and a transition plan will be in place for the return of the regular employee.