Accounts Executive (AP/AR & Reconciliation) – 6-Month ContractID:37888
3,500 SGD ~ 5,000 SGDCentralabout 4 hours agoOverview
Salary
3,500 SGD ~ 5,000 SGD
Industry
Manufacturing(Electronics/Semiconductors)
Job Description
Our client is a well-established Japanese manufacturer specialising in industrial lighting solutions for a wide range of industries. They are seeking an Accounts Executive to join their team on a six-month contract.
The Accounts Executive will manage accounting activities across purchases and sales, vendor and customer reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, bank and payment matching, and journal entries. The role also supports monthly and annual closing, GST compliance, withholding tax matters, and related tax returns.
Reporting to: Manager
【 Responsibilities 】
1) Purchase, Inventory & Vendor Accounting
- Maintain purchase and vendor ledger records and ensure supporting documents are filed promptly.
- Match purchase invoices against purchase orders (POs) and goods or service receipts.
- Verify transactions and post them accurately in the accounting system.
- Support purchase returns and adjustments as needed.
2) Accounts Payable (AP)
- Process and verify invoices, including PO and goods received note (GRN) matching.
- Maintain vendor statements and reconcile vendor balances.
- Match payments against invoices and ensure they are recorded accurately.
- Prepare and process journal entries related to AP activities.
- Support monthly AP reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Respond to vendor enquiries about invoices, payment status, and ledger matters.
3) Sales, Accounts Receivable (AR) & Customer Accounting
- Record sales transactions and ensure accurate posting.
- Reconcile customer accounts and maintain customer statements.
- Process receivables and support credit notes or adjustments where required.
- Follow up on outstanding invoices and review AR ageing reports.
- Resolve enquiries and disputes relating to receivables.
4) Bank & Payment Reconciliation
- Reconcile bank transactions and match payments against invoices.
- Maintain payment schedules and ensure accurate ledger postings.
- Reconcile bank records against internal accounting records.
5) General Ledger (GL) & Monthly Closing
- Prepare journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and adjustments.
- Support monthly closing activities, including reconciliations and balance sheet schedules.
- Ensure transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger.
- Maintain supporting documents for audit purposes.
6) Tax Compliance (GST & Withholding Tax)
- Support GST compliance activities, including the preparation of returns.
- Assist with withholding tax calculations, preparation, and filing.
- Ensure tax entries are posted accurately and reconcile tax accounts.
7) Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain an organised filing system for audit supporting documents.
- Prepare periodic reports as required by management.
- Support internal and external audits by providing records and explanations.
Qualifications
Requirement
【Requirements & Preferences】
(Must)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or an equivalent qualification.
- Availability to start immediately or within two weeks.
- At least 3 years of experience in AP, AR, reconciliations, and accounting operations.
- Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closing.
- Proficiency in English to communicate with stakeholders and prepare accounting documentation.
- Familiarity with GST and withholding tax concepts and basic compliance processes.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to meet deadlines.
(Advantageous)
- Proficiency in Excel pivot tables and advanced formulas.
- Experience with PO/GRN matching and vendor and customer reconciliations.
- Experience with bank reconciliations and payment posting workflows.
- Familiarity with import-related or logistics accounting.English Level
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Other Language
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Additional Information
Benefit
【 What you will receive 】
- Annual leave: 14 days, prorated for the contract period
- Medical leave: In accordance with statutory requirements and prorated for the contract period, where applicable
- CPF contributions in accordance with applicable regulationsWorking Hour
09:00 ~ 17:30
Holiday
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Job Function
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