Job Description

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd ("Activate") is a leading IT solution and service provider headquartered in Singapore with a presence in Malaysia and Indonesia. Our clients are empowered with quality, cost-effective, and impactful end-to-end application development, like mobile and web applications, and cloud technology that remove technology roadblocks and increase their business efficiency.

We believe in positively impacting the lives of people around us and the environment we live in through the use of technology. Hence, we are committed to providing a conducive environment for all employees to realise their full potential, who in turn have the opportunity to continuously drive innovation.

We are searching for our next team members to join our growing team.

If you love the idea of being part of a growing company with exciting prospects in mobile and web technologies that create positive impact on people's lives, then we would love to hear from you.

What will you do?

The accountant is involved in most, if not all, aspects of accounting and oversees the day-to-day activities of the accounting team. He/she ensures that the organisation's finance function is well organised as well as produces timely and accurate financial statements and management accounts, thus achieving compliance with corporate policies and statutory requirements.

He/she also analyses data and understands the financial performance and position of the organisation in order to develop suitable accounting policies to meet reporting requirements and to produce any special reports required by the management team.

The accountant often leads a team of finance and accounting specialists and works closely with the internal and external auditors, bankers, and regulators. He must keep current with changing statutory requirements and tax laws and determine the implications of such changes to financial reporting. He/she may also work with the leadership team to help define the organisation's overall finance strategy.

Responsibilities

1. Supervise the finance team in financial accounting and corporate reporting

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and disclosure notes
• Maintain accurate journal entries and allocations
• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information
• Reconcile accounts and provide analysis for the organisation's financial transactions

2. Support strategic planning initiatives

• Participate in budgeting and forecasting activities
• Compute the valuation of business and financial assets using different models

3. Support working capital management

• Manage accounts payable and receivables to help the organisation determine working capital needs and funding strategies
• Calculate the cost of different types of capital financial instruments and the overall costs of capital for the organisation
• Provide data in relation to assets, capital rationing and cost of capital

4. Support internal and external audit activities

• Plan and coordinate the annual financial audit process
• Respond to internal and external auditors on audit data, variances and audit findings
• Implement policies and procedures with emphasis on internal controls to prevent possible fraud and errors
• Resolve issues and deficiencies arising from audit findings

5. Process business transactions and reports using information technology tools

• Operate accounting information systems efficiently and effectively
• Extract data and provide analysis for management using relevant accounting information systems or software
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, business activity reports and forecasts for management and external stakeholders

Requirements

• Diploma/ Bachelors in Accounting, Finance or relevant qualification
• Min 5 years and above working experience
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Hands-on experience with Fact software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills

Benefits

What do we offer?

• Fun working environment
• Flexi benefits that cover medical, gym, sports and wellness
• Employee Wellness Program

Does it sound like something you are interested in exploring further? Please be in touch with our team for an initial chat.

Activate Interactive Singapore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Activate Interactive Pte Ltd does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexuality, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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