Accountant - Construction Industry (Japanese Speaking)ID:37637

4,500 SGD ~ 6,000 SGDCentralabout 7 hours ago

Overview

  • 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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