Accounts Executive
Job Summary
We are looking for an Accounts Executive to manage day-to-day finance operations, including GL, AR/AP, payment processing, and tax compliance support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable to a fast-moving startup environment, and possesses strong teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage GL, AR, and AP processes
- Assist with Singapore GST and tax compliance
- Handle payment processing and expense recording
- Perform reconciliations and month-end financial statements
Required Skills
- Degree in Finance or Accounting
- At least 2 years of accounting experience
- Proficiency in Xero and Excel
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Job Details
About the Role
We're looking for an Accounts Executive to keep our day-to-day finance running smoothly as we grow. This role covers GL, AR/AP, and payment processing, with some support on tax compliance. As a fast-moving startup, we're looking for someone who stays focused on their core accounting work, adapts well to a startup environment, takes a conscientious and responsible approach to their work, and brings strong teamwork skills.
Responsibilities
- Help keep us compliant with Singapore GST and tax filing, working alongside our external tax agents and auditors.
- Keep the GL accurate: journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end financial statements.
- Own the AR process end to end: invoicing customers, chasing collections, and reconciling accounts.
- Follow up on overdue payments and handle customer questions about their accounts.
- Run periodic AR aging analysis and assess bad debt and provisions.
- Manage AP: verify invoices, work with vendors, and process payments via bank transfer or GIRO.
- Keep expenses accurately recorded and resolve any discrepancies quickly.
- Support ad-hoc finance tasks as the company grows.
Requirements
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in accounting or finance.
- Some familiarity with Singapore GST and tax filing. You don't need to be an expert, just willing to learn on the job.
- Comfortable with accounting software (Xero) and strong in Excel.
- Sharp eye for detail and solid analytical skills.
- Good communicator. You'll work with our team, plus auditors, agents, vendors.
- Comfortable in a startup environment and open to learning new things as the role evolves.