Senior Accounts Executive

Job Description
Starry Homestead seeks a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Executive to manage comprehensive financial processes and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory standards. The successful candidate will handle full inter-company accounting responsibilities, lead reporting and budgeting efforts, and guide the accounts team. This role is ideal for a proactive individual with strong financial acumen and the ability to oversee various financial functions effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle the full set of accounts for inter-companies.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, including journal postings.
• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, ensuring timely billing, collections, and payment processing.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of GST, annual tax returns, and other statutory filings.
• Prepare audit schedule and attend to the queries raised by external auditors.
• Review tax computations and liaise with tax agents to manage the tax filing process.
• Prepare budget and annual forecasts.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax agents, banks, corporate secretaries, and government authorities to ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Review, implement, and improve financial workflows, processes, and policies to strengthen internal control and compliance and enhance operational efficiencies.
• Provide guidance, advice & support to the accounts team.
• Respond to all vendor inquiries regarding accounting.
• Any other ad hoc duties as assigned by the Management.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing a full set of accounts, with strong knowledge of Singapore accounting standards, GST regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with external auditors, tax agents, banks, and regulatory bodies.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the interior design or construction industry is advantageous.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies to enhance financial workflows and internal controls.