Accountant

Responsibilities

• Manage in preparation of full set of accounts
• Perform accounting operational duty such as preparation of journals and reconciliation of general ledger to support monthly ledger closing and reporting schedules
• Prepare financial statements and monthly management report with compliance to accounting standards (IFRS, SRFS) & company policies
• Manage cash flow and banking facilities including assisting in preparation of projections
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, company secretary, insurance, banks and other statutory bodies/authorities on internal and external audit mattes, and all statutory and tax/GST tax requirement compliances
• Preparation of financial budgets, forecast, cash flow management
• Verify staff claims & petty cash
• Verify receipts posting and issue payment
• Review and monitor day to day activities related to credit and collections and payments
• Review internal control and system gaps and providing workable solutions for the business and its operations
• Review and provide guidance and training to subordinates
• Undertake any ad-hoc assignments as when required for the management team

Pre-requisites:

• Degree in Accounting or professional certificate such as ACCA, CPA or equivalent
• Preferably 5 to 8 years relevant experience (preferably in trading & distribution)
• Prior experience in trading and distribution companies (high volume transactions)
• Good hands-on application of ERP systems
• Full set of accounts experience and good understanding of local accounting standards
• Good command of English, both written and spoken
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• A team leader and team worker mind-set
• Good analytical skills with strong problem-solving skills