Job Description

Contract type: FULL_TIMESpecialism: Banking & Financial ServicesFocus: Finance & AccountingIndustry: AccountancySalary: SGD4000 - SGD5000 per month + Market AlignedLocation: Bukit Merah FULL_TIMEConsultant: Eileen Tham (R22107048)Job reference: KM93PQ-2BBFC493Date posted: 26 March 2024 singapore banking-financial-services/finance-accounting 2024-03-26 2024-04-25 accountancy Central Business District CBD SG SGD 4000 5000 5000 MONTH Robert Walters https://www.robertwalters.com.sg https://www.robertwalters.com.sg/content/dam/robert-walters/global/images/logos/web-logos/square-logo.png trueAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join a leading global firm.This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, where you will be responsible for maintaining the general ledger and ensuring accurate and timely processing of accounting records. You will also play a key role in annual audits, financial statement preparation, and tax compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills within an accounting environment.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Key role in maintaining the general ledger and processing accounting records
• Chance to contribute to annual audits, financial statement preparation, and tax compliance

What you\'ll do:
As an Assistant Accountant, your primary responsibility will be maintaining the general ledger and ensuring that all accounting records are processed accurately and on time. You will also assist with the preparation of revenue and recharge invoices. Your role will extend to assisting with quarterly VAT and GST returns for both UK and Singapore operations. You will provide crucial support during annual audits and tax compliance processes. Additionally, you will act as a backup for accounts payable tasks when necessary. Your commitment to adhering to the FCA\'s Conduct Rules will be essential.

• Process general ledger journals including month-end activities
• Maintain general ledger records accurately and timely
• Raise revenue and recharge invoices as required
• Assist with quarterly VAT and GST returns (UK and Singapore)
• Provide assistance with annual audit and tax compliance processes
• Act as a backup for accounts payable tasks including supplier payments, staff expenses, manual payments, and associated ledger entries
• Support treasury function tasks such as payments and bank reconciliation
• Adhere to the FCA\'s Conduct Rules, setting basic standards of good personal conduct

What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Assistant Accountant position is someone who is proficient in Excel and Word, numerate, deadline-focused, reliable, accurate with high attention to detail. You should be able to work calmly under pressure while maintaining accuracy in your work. Your ability to work effectively in a team environment will be crucial. You must be able to quickly assimilate new information or requirements, be organised in your approach to work, have sound communication skills, good interpersonal skills, understands the need for a financial control environment and adheres to procedures.

• Proficiency in Excel and Word is essential
• Numerate with high attention to detail
• Ability to work calmly and accurately under pressure
• Effective team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Organised approach to work with ability to prioritise effectively
• Sound communication skills (written and oral) with confidence dealing with various stakeholders
• Understanding of need for financial control environment and adherence to procedures
• Fresh graduates with internship experience are welcome

What sets this company apart:
This is a leading global firm that believes in equal opportunities for all. They aim to ensure that no current or prospective employee is treated less favourably on the basis of their gender, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, or disability. They particularly encourage applications from eligible candidates from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services sector.

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