We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to join our team. The successful candidate will assist the Chief Accountant and Finance Manager in implementing robust accounting processes, managing day-to-day financial operations, handling payroll and accounts payable/receivable, and maintaining compliance with internal controls and industry standards.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
- Experience: 7 to 10 years of accounting experience, preferably within the Catering or Facilities Management (FM) industry.
- Education: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) or Semi-Qualified Accountant (e.g., ACCA/CA inter).
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in computerized accounting software, financial management systems, and MS Excel.
- Preferred Nationalities: Indian, Sri Lankan, or Filipino.
Key Responsibilities 1. Core Accounting & Financial Operations
- Post daily financial transactions and maintain accurate company ledgers and books of accounts.
- Prepare daily cash and bank balance statements.
- Collect, analyze, and reconcile financial data, source documents, and account balances across locations and central accounts.
- Identify, evaluate, and resolve accounting issues in coordination with superiors.
2. Payroll & HR Coordination
- Coordinate with Operations and HR for timely timesheet collection.
- Process payroll data accurately, including regular hours, overtime, and leave.
- Handle full-and-final settlement calculations for staff on vacation or final exit.
3. Accounts Payable (AP) & Supplier Management
- Verify supplier invoices (prices, quantities) against purchase orders and issue IPAS.
- Coordinate with the Central Warehouse to resolve delivery order discrepancies.
- Prepare vendor payment cheques following statement reconciliations and proper authorization.
4. Accounts Receivable (AR) & Client Invoicing
- Review draft invoices and supporting documents from project locations against contractual terms.
- Issue final client invoices, track delivery receipts, and manage the dispatch process.
- Maintain aging reports for debtors, monitor outstanding balances, and assist in collections.
5. Internal Controls, QHSE & Compliance
- Strictly follow company internal control policies, procedures, and Group Ethic Principles.
- Identify and report any potential financial risks, operational discrepancies, or conflicts of interest.
- Ensure all finance activities align with Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) guidelines.
Skills
Hard Technical Skills
- Payroll & Timesheet Management: Processing high-volume workforce payroll, verifying site timesheets, and calculating overtime/final settlements.
- Accounts Payable & Receivable (AP/AR): Managing supplier statement reconciliations, client invoicing, contract compliance, and tracking debtors aging.
- General Ledger & Bank Reconciliation: Posting daily journal entries, managing ledger accounts, and tracking cash/bank balances.
- Financial Analysis & Reporting: Reconciling multi-site records, identifying inventory/pricing discrepancies, and analyzing financial data for accuracy.
- Internal Audit & Controls: Enforcing internal control policies, verifying payment authorizations, and mitigating financial risks.
Software & Systems Skills
- Computerized Accounting Systems: Hands-on experience with ERP software (such as SAP, Oracle, Tally, or Microsoft Dynamics).
- Advanced MS Excel: Proficiency in spreadsheets (data analysis, formulas, pivot tables, and lookup functions) for payroll and financial tracking.
