Assistant Accountant / Accounts Executive / Finance Executive

Assistant Accountant / Accounts Executive / Finance ExecutiveRole Description We are seeking a precise, analytical, and reliable Assistant Accountant / Accounts Executive / Finance Executive to take ownership of full-set book maintenance, perform critical GL reconciliations, and support period-end financial closing processes. In this mid-level finance role, you will report directly to the Finance Manager or Senior Accountant and collaborate closely with cross-departmental stakeholders, tax agents, and external auditors. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate ledger postings, managing month-end accruals and prepayments, preparing monthly management accounts, and overseeing operational AR/AP functions. Responsibilities include conducting bank and intercompany reconciliations, managing fixed asset registers, preparing GST/SST/VAT tax compliance filings, analyzing budget variance trends, and supporting annual audit preparation. Success in this position requires a solid understanding of financial accounting standards, proficiency in modern ERP systems and spreadsheet modeling, strong time management during month-end close cycles, and high professional integrity.QualificationsEducation & Credentials: Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; partial or full qualification in professional bodies (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA, MIA, or equivalent) is highly advantageous.Full-Set Accounting & GL Management: 2+ years of hands-on experience managing general ledger functions, journal postings, accruals, prepayments, and monthly/quarterly closing procedures.Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis: Ability to assist in preparing trial balances, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow schedules, and basic departmental variance analysis.ERP & Accounting Systems: Proficient with mid-to-enterprise ERP systems and cloud accounting platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Xero, QuickBooks, or AutoCount).Tax Compliance & Statutory Regulations: Practical knowledge of local direct and indirect tax regulations (e.g., GST/SST/VAT return filing, withholding tax, and basic corporate tax computations).Audit Preparation & Schedules: Experience preparing lead schedules, fixed asset register updates, and audit documentation files for external and internal auditors.Reconciliations & Cash Flow Control: Strong capabilities in executing complex bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and monitoring cash balances.Advanced Spreadsheet Skills: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, INDEX/MATCH, and custom financial modeling formulas).Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Clear written and verbal communication skills to liaise with auditors, tax agents, vendors, and non-finance department leads.Professional Attributes: Sharp analytical thinking, strong attention to detail, high ethical standards, and the ability to work under tight closing schedules.