About this role
Position: Financial Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports to: Finance Manager
PURPOSE OF POSITION
To ensure timely & accurate preparation of financial statements according to accounting standards and in line with corporate policy & procedures. To prepare monthly month-end journals for posting, details of balance sheet schedules.
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Month-end & year-end closing financial reporting;Prepare month-end and closing journals such in accordance to policies and procedures;Compile financial reports for various management;Ensure bank sheet reconciliations are complete on a timely and accurate manner;Check daily bank statements for abnormal items;Monthly VAT submission;Corporate tax compilation, submission and accurate payment;Property tax compilation, submission and accurate payment;Attend to Corporate queries and requests;Supervision of respective Finance sections, ensuring timely submission of all related reports and compliance to all policies and procedures;Prepare balance sheet account reconciliation schedule;Provide timely and accurate financial information to management;Prepare GL journal postings for month-end closing, including pre-payments, provision, allocations, memo accounts etc.Control roster, staff assignments and discipline within the Finance Office;Lead and motivate, in conjunction with Director of Finance, the Finance team, with emphasis on the Raffles core values;Liaise with banking, accounting, external auditor, legal and government institution as required, building up and maintaining relationships;Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by management.PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Pleasant Personality;Neat Appearance;Display initiative;Team player;Customer/people oriented;Pro-active and requires minimum supervision;Oral and written fluency in English;Flexible and adaptable to different working locations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma/Degree in Accounting
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 7 years relevant experience with at least 1 year in a similar capacity in a Hotel.