Senior Account Executive

About the role

Oversee full set of accounts, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and general ledger. Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations. Prepare monthly financial reports, management accounts, and variance analysis for management review. Review and guide junior accounts staff on day-to-day accounting entries and processes. Monitor project costing, progress billing, and work-in-progress (WIP) schedules for construction/contract projects. Prepare and review contract/project profitability reports and cost-to-complete analysis. Handle bank reconciliations and monitor company cash flow. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (SST, withholding tax, income tax) and liaise with auditors, tax agents, and company secretaries. Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial records for audit purposes.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee full set of accounts, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and general ledger
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Prepare monthly financial reports, management accounts, and variance analysis for management review
• Review and guide junior accounts staff on day-to-day accounting entries and processes
• Monitor project costing, progress billing, and work-in-progress (WIP) schedules for construction/contract projects
• Prepare and review contract/project profitability reports and cost-to-complete analysis
• Handle bank reconciliations and monitor company cash flow
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (SST, withholding tax, income tax) and liaise with auditors, tax agents, and company secretaries
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial records for audit purposes

About you

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 1–2 years in a senior or supervisory capacity
• Familiarity with construction/project accounting concepts (progress billing, retention sums, cost-to-complete)
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., AutoCount, SQL Accounting, Xero) and advanced Excel skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy under tight deadlines
• Good communication skills for liaising with internal teams, auditors, and external parties
• Able to work independently and take ownership of deliverables