Accountant

Job Summary

We are seeking a competent and reliable Accountant to undertake key accounting tasks and ensure that all financial transactions—from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets—are well managed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting transactions and prepare budget forecasts.
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Plan cash flow and reconcile the petty cash account.
• Ensure timely bank payment transactions.
• Prepare and manage balance sheets, profit/loss statements, and other financial reports; publish financial statements on time.
• Report on the company's financial health and liquidity status.
• Ensure audit readiness, audit all financial transactions, and maintain proper documentation.
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary.
• Comply with financial policies and regulations.
• Compute taxes, prepare tax returns, and ensure compliance with e-Tims.
• Review, post, and recommend modifications to accounting systems and generally accepted accounting procedures.
• Handle member accounts invoicing, receipting, and reconciling.
• Manage debts, expenses, and budgets.
• Monitor expenditure and ensure all expenses are approved as per the budget set.
• Process payments to various vendors and ensure withholding tax is deducted as per the law.
• Keep updated member records.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the CEO/Executive Directors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce degree (Finance or Accounting option) or related degree/diploma.
• Must possess at least CPA Part II qualification.
• At least three (3) years' working experience in a finance office.
• Accounting software knowledge and experience, and understanding of accounting standards and tax laws.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software, preferably Zoho Books or Odoo.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience in wealth management, investment advisory, or financial services is an added advantage.