Assistant Accountant / Accounts Executive / Finance Executive
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Role Overview
Mid-level finance role responsible for full-set book maintenance, general ledger reconciliations, and period-end financial closing.
Reports to the Finance Manager or Senior Accountant and collaborates with stakeholders, tax agents, and external auditors.
Requires accurate accounting, ERP and spreadsheet proficiency, strong closing-cycle time management, and professional integrity.
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Role Description
Mid-level finance role responsible for full-set book maintenance, general ledger reconciliations, and period-end financial closing.
Reports to the Finance Manager or Senior Accountant and collaborates with stakeholders, tax agents, and external auditors.
Requires accurate accounting, ERP and spreadsheet proficiency, strong closing-cycle time management, and professional integrity.
Responsibilities
- Maintain full-set accounts and accurate ledger postings.
- Manage month-end accruals and prepayments and support financial closing.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and oversee operational AR/AP functions.
- Conduct bank and intercompany reconciliations and monitor cash balances.
- Maintain fixed asset registers and analyze budget variance trends.
- Prepare GST, SST, VAT, and other applicable tax compliance filings.
- Support annual audit preparation and provide schedules and documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- At least two years of hands-on general ledger and closing experience.
- Ability to prepare trial balances, financial statements, cash flow schedules, and variance analysis.
- Practical knowledge of direct and indirect tax regulations.
- Experience preparing audit schedules, fixed asset updates, and audit documentation.
- Clear written and verbal communication with finance and external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, ethical standards, and time management.
Systems and Technical Skills
- Proficiency with ERP systems or cloud accounting platforms such as SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Xero, QuickBooks, or AutoCount.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, including lookup functions, pivot tables, SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, and financial modeling formulas.
- Professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, MIA, or equivalent are highly advantageous.
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