The posting
The company is a fast-growing, boutique international trading company looking for an agile, experienced, and hands-on Accountant. This role will be responsible for managing the company’s day-to-day accounting activities and supporting the finance function across its trading operations.
As a key member of the finance team, you will oversee the full spectrum of accounting activities, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, month-end closing, financial reporting, and supporting trade-related transactions. You will work closely with the commercial, operations, logistics, banking, and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Manage day-to-day accounting transactions and maintain accurate accounting records.
- Record and reconcile sales, purchases, expenses, claims, and other business transactions.
- Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations.
- Maintain the company's chart of accounts and accounting records in Xero or other application.
- Ensure supporting invoices, receipts and documents are properly maintained.
- Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable.
2. Monthly Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Prepare monthly P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow reports.
- Provide management with financial analysis and commentary on key movements.
- Monitor actual expenses against budget.
- Maintain proper documentation for management review.
3. Expense & Claims Management
- Review employee/business expense claims and supporting documents.
- Verify invoices and receipts before submitting claims for management approval.
- Maintain an organised record of expenses and supporting documentation.
- Ensure expenses are properly categorised and recorded.
4. Banking & Cash Management
- Monitor company bank accounts and cash positions.
- Reconcile bank transactions with accounting records.
- Prepare payment schedules and payment instructions for management approval.
- Monitor incoming and outgoing payments.
- Maintain proper records for bank transactions.
5. Payroll Support
- Coordinate monthly payroll processing.
- Review payroll calculations and employee claims.
- Coordinate CPF submissions and payroll-related matters with the external payroll provider.
- Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation.
6. GST & Tax Coordination
- Prepare and maintain accounting records required for GST and corporate tax compliance.
- Coordinate with the external accountant/tax agent for GST filings, ECI and annual corporate tax returns.
- Provide supporting schedules and documents required for tax computation and filing.
- Ensure tax-related deadlines are properly tracked.
7. External Accountant / Corporate Secretary Coordination
- Act as the main finance contact for external accountants, tax agents, auditors and corporate secretarial providers.
- Provide financial information and supporting documents when required.
- Follow up on accounting, tax and statutory matters.
- Ensure requests from external service providers are completed accurately and on time.
REQUIREMENTS
- Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in Singapore.
- Strong knowledge of Singapore accounting practices and basic GST/CPF requirements.
- Experience with Xero or similar accounting software.
- Good understanding of full-set accounting.
- Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.
- Good attention to detail and ability to work independently.
- Experience working with SMEs, trading companies or international businesses would be an advantage.
