associate accountant

Primary Purpose of Position

The Associate Accountant – RTR (Record to Report is expected to perform simple and complex data entry functions in various ERP system and provide day to day finance and administrative support to Surbana Jurong Group of companies and its subsidiaries in accurate and timely manner of all general  accounting and reporting, fixed assets, statutory accounting, banking, audit and tax related transactions. The job also entails validation of supporting documents received, preparation of basic reconciliation that may require communication with stakeholders.

The Associate Accountant may also be assigned other duties and responsibilities as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter various financial transactions in ERP system with high level of accuracy. 

• In coordination with supervisors, investigate and resolve simple transactional issues as necessary.

• Able to prepare basic accounting entries and identify incorrect inputs received.

• Escalate issue to supervisor or manager for timely resolution.

• Prepare basic monthly bank, balance sheet and other reconciliations and ensure proper approvals are secured.

• Assist in monthly close process in order to ensure deadlines are met.

• Liaise with team members, local finance associates, corporate, helpdesk and other stakeholders to ensure complete and precise entries are posted.

• Prepare and update recurring reports.

• Ensure supporting documents received are complete, approved and organized. Able to file the same for audit purpose.

• Assist in the preparation and submission of audit requirements.

• Contribute to process improvement and assist in the implementation of office wide initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators

• Accurate, complete and timely recording of financial transactions and preparation of basic reconciliations.

• Ensure deadlines are met.

• Continuous communication with supervisors and colleagues on status of assigned tasks.

• Establish collaborative relationships with internal clients to understand the business and continuously identify ways to be of service.

• Ensure high-level of confidentiality is maintained at all times.

• High level of participation and engagement in company activities would be encouraged. 

• Assist other team members during peak times.

• Successful, on-time resolution of transactional issues and proper escalation is observed.

Key Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Business, Accounting or related field.

• With 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience in Project Accounting, General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Payroll Accounting, Auditing, Accounts Payable or equivalent.

• Ability to prioritise tasks to manage competing deadlines.

• Basic knowledge of MS Office applications and a basic understanding of accounting fundamentals.

• Experience in a BPO or Shared Service setting is an advantage.

• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or any financial reporting software is an advantage.

• Basic communication skills. Able to relay basic oral and written information.

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills within a multi-cultural business environment.

• Able to collaborate with team members, internal clients and management.

• Ability to cope with ambiguity and change and maintain high level of professionalism when working under pressure

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