Junior Accountant

About the Role and Company

Our client is a prominent energy and infrastructure company headquartered in Singapore, engaging in fuel sourcing, energy trading, power generation, and renewable energy projects across multiple international markets. The company is dedicated to supporting energy security while promoting sustainability and a low-carbon future through diversified investments in both traditional and emerging energy sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, lease accounting, reclassifications, and provisions.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and promptly resolve discrepancies.
• Create financial schedules and documentation to support statutory audits, tax compliance, and managerial reporting.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure adherence to accounting standards and company policies.
• Manage intercompany transactions such as service fee calculations, invoicing, reconciliations, and settlements.
• Handle accounts receivable processes including billing, cash application, reconciliations, and collections assistance.
• Maintain the fixed asset register by managing capitalization, transfers, disposals, and depreciation calculations.
• Support financial reporting cycles on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis including analyses.
• Participate actively in SAP S/4HANA system enhancement projects, conduct user acceptance testing, and contribute to system improvements.
• Serve as a backup Finance Key User by providing first-level system support and liaising with external support teams regarding finance-related matters.
• Drive business process improvements and support internal control reviews, audits, corporate tax operations, and various management-assigned projects.

Qualifications and Skills

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• At least seven years’ relevant accounting experience with strong expertise in General Ledger and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Experience with Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets accounting is desirable.
• Proven ability to manage full sets of accounts preferably within lean finance teams.
• Practical knowledge of SAP S/4HANA required; familiarity with SAP Concur is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong understanding of accounting and ERP systems.
• Thorough understanding of accounting standards, financial reporting, and month-end close procedures.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a strong sense of accuracy, organization, and accountability.
• Good communication capabilities and effective stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to adapt in a changing environment focused on finance transformation and automation-driven continuous improvement.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated resume. Applications will be handled confidentially and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.