Accounts Executive
Job Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Executive to join our finance team. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, manage accounts payable and receivable, perform monthly reconciliations, and assist with statutory compliance and reporting. The ideal candidate has solid fundamental accounting knowledge, hands-on experience with accounting software, and a track record of meeting strict month-end deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Manage accounts payable and receivable
- Perform monthly reconciliations and journal entries
- Assist with compliance, audit support, and reporting
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2–4 years of full-cycle accounting experience
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
Job Details
Job Overview We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Executive to join our finance team. In this role, you will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, manage accounts payable and receivable, perform monthly reconciliations, and assist with statutory compliance and reporting. The ideal candidate has solid fundamental accounting knowledge, hands-on experience with accounting software, and a track record of meeting strict month-end deadlines.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Medical and health insurance benefits
- Professional development support and exam study leave
- Annual performance bonus and leave entitlements
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable (AP)
- Verify, code, and process supplier invoices, debit notes, and payment claims.
- Prepare payment vouchers, schedule electronic fund transfers, and handle cheque disbursements.
- Reconcile vendor statements monthly and resolve billing discrepancies promptly.
Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Issue sales invoices, debit/credit notes, and customer billing statements.
- Monitor outstanding aging reports, follow up on collections, and manage debtor communications.
- Reconcile customer accounts and record incoming receipts accurately.
General Ledger & Reporting
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and petty cash counts.
- Post journal entries for prepayments, accruals, depreciation, and payroll adjustments.
- Assist with month-end and year-end financial close schedules.
- Maintain organized filing systems for all financial and supporting documents for audit trails.
Compliance & Audit Support
- Assist in preparing documentation for external auditors, tax agents, and corporate secretarial queries.
- Prepare schedules and preliminary submissions for local indirect taxes (e.g., GST / SST / VAT / Sales Tax) and withholding taxes where applicable.
- Support ad-hoc financial analysis or administrative tasks assigned by management.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certification progression (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
- Experience: 2–4 years of full-cycle accounting experience (fresh graduates with strong internship credentials are also encouraged to apply).
- Software Proficiency: Well-verse with emails and email ettiquette, hands-on proficiency with accounting software, intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS).
- Core Competencies: Solid understanding of standard accounting principles, high accuracy and strong attention to detail, good communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with external vendors and cross-functional teams, ability to work independently and manage tight reporting deadlines.