Accountant - Construction Industry (Japanese Speaking)ID:37637
4,500 SGD ~ 6,000 SGDCentralabout 7 hours agoOverview
Salary
4,500 SGD ~ 6,000 SGD
Industry
Civil Engineering/Architecture
Job Description
Our client is a leading construction company with expertise spanning marine, land civil engineering, and building construction. They are seeking a meticulous and analytical Accountant to oversee daily financial operations, manage month-end closing procedures, and support corporate reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong core accounting skills, experience working in a collaborative team, and a proactive mindset toward digital transformation.
Reporting to: Manager
【 Responsibilities 】
1. Daily Financial Operations
- Review accounting vouchers and slips prepared by Accounts Officers to ensure accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with company policies.
- Oversee and guide junior finance staff on daily transaction processing.
2. Month-End & Year-End Closing
- Prepare journal entries and maintain accurate, up-to-date Balance Sheet schedules.
- Perform comprehensive monthly reconciliations across key ledgers, including Bank, Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and Payroll.
- Lead year-end activities by supporting statutory financial audits and preparing tax schedules for submission to external tax agents.
3. Financial Planning & Cash Flow Management
- Co-manage the monthly cash flow forecasting process in partnership with the existing Accountant.
- Review, analyze, and assess project-based cash flow submissions provided by Project Managers (PMs).
4. HQ Reporting & Budgeting
- Prepare and compile quarterly business budgets and corporate financial results for submission to HQ.
- Develop semi-annual closing forecasts and financial projections.
5. Process Improvement & Ad-Hoc Duties
- Actively support the company’s Finance Transformation and Digitalization Plan (e.g., system upgrades, process automation).
- Fulfill ad-hoc financial analysis and management requirements as assigned.
Qualifications
Requirement
【 Requirements & Preferences 】
(Must)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a recognized professional qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA).
- Minimum 4 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Minimum 4 years of solid experience within the construction industry.
- Proficient in English and Japanese (JLPT N1 or equivalent) to facilitate effective and accurate communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel and Word).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently interface with project managers and HQ stakeholders.
- Proven capability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a shared team environment.
(Advantageous)
- Familiarity with ERP systems or specialized construction accounting software.English Level
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Other Language
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Additional Information
Benefit
【 What you will receive 】
- Variable Bonus (Based on company's & individual performances)
- Annual Leave: 17 days, plus 3 additional leave days (Family Care Leave, Well-Being Day Off, and Birthday Leave)
- Medical Leave: 14 days
- Medical Benefits: Up to S$650 per year for eligible medical expensesWorking Hour
8:00 ~ 17:30
Holiday
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Job Function
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