Accounting Finance Executive
Job Summary
The Accounting & Finance Executive is responsible for handling full sets of accounting duties, managing daily financial transactions, and preparing monthly closing activities. This role requires Japanese language proficiency to liaise effectively with Japanese-speaking clients and stakeholders. Candidates should possess relevant accounting experience and strong familiarity with bookkeeping principles and software like Xero.
Responsibilities
- Handle full sets of accounting and bookkeeping duties
- Manage AR, AP, and daily fund transactions
- Perform monthly closing and financial reports
- Monitor cash flow and process vendor payments
Required Skills
- Proficiency in Japanese (speaking and liaising)
- Minimum 2 years of accounting experience
- Experience with Xero or accounting software
- Strong knowledge of full accounting cycle
Job Details
Responsibilities
Handle full sets of accounting duties, including bookkeeping and daily accounting operations.
Record accounting entries and maintain accurate financial records using Xero.
Manage accounts receivable, accounts payable, and daily fund transactions.
Perform monthly closing activities, including preparation of trial balances, account reconciliations, balance sheet reviews, and monthly financial reports.
Review accounting records and validate financial data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
Process employee expense claims and vendor payments through online banking platforms.
Monitor cash flow, support treasury operations, and coordinate foreign currency exchange activities.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, and standardization.
Maintain timely communication and respond to work-related matters via digital collaboration tools.
Support finance and accounting functions as required.
Requirements
Proficiency in Japanese for liaising with Japanese-speaking clients and stakeholders.
Minimum 2 years of accounting experience.
Understanding of the full accounting cycle through month-end closing, with accounting knowledge equivalent to bookkeeping principles.
Hands-on experience with bookkeeping, journal entries, and accounting data processing.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
Experience using accounting software.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
Able to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
Self-motivated with strong ownership of responsibilities and the ability to work independently.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to recommend process improvements.
Experience using accounting software commonly adopted in Singapore, such as Xero, QuickBooks, or MYOB, is an added advantage.
Experience supporting external audits is an added advantage.
Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues independently.
Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.