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.#J-18808-Ljbffr