Ensure the authenticity and accuracy of received documents from internal and external entities in support of the monetary transactions.
Record accounting entries in the ERP system as per the supporting information/documents and ensure accuracy in recording the transactions.
Verify the preliminary approval of all vouchers before passing the accounting entries.
Ensure safekeeping and filing of accounting documents, correspondence and supporting documents within the department.
Extract sufficient information and reports from the ERP system for compiling and preparing management reports and accounts.
Perform periodical reconciliation of Company records with Banks, Vendor Accounts, GL accounts, sub-ledgers, etc., for all countries including currency conversions etc.,
Performs the assigned tasks for period end closing of books of accounts and passing necessary accounting entries.
Assist the Manager in providing the information for preparing and compiling management reports and preparing variance analysis.
Coordinate with Stores or Locations to obtain required confirmations for receiving the assets/goods as per the orders placed.
Physically inspect the assets, goods and ensure actual receipt of such assets/goods before recording any accounting entries.
Participates in and conducting inventory physical counts and physical verification of assets as per the management directives.
Ensure correctness in preparation of vouchers, recording of entries, preparation of supporting documents for the entries.
Prepare error-free monthly financial statements, reports and records by collecting, analyzing and summarizing accounting information.
Adjusts hours of work, priorities, and assignments to ensure efficient operation, based on workload within the department and the direct manager instructions.
Comply with Company’s by-laws, code of conduct and policies and procedures and amendments thereto.
Perform any other relevant job roles and responsibilities assigned by the next in-line supervising authority or head of the department from time to time, in addition to/in substitution of the existing roles.
Serve as point of contact for the office, handling all communications and queries.
Maintain office supplies and equipment, ensuring everything is in working order.
Organize and maintain company records, files, and documents, both digital and physical.
We are searching for a motivated Accounting Assistant who is an excellent multitasker with exceptional communication and time management skills. Accounting Assistants can expect to assist the Accounting department with data entry, processing, and recording transactions, updating the ledger, assisting with audits or fact-checking, and preparing budgets and reports. You should be thorough, accurate, and honest with good bookkeeping skills.
To be a successful Accounting Assistant, you should have an understanding of basic Accounting principles and proficiency with computers and software, such as MS Excel or QuickBooks. You should be trustworthy, efficient, and organized.
<p>Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world’s most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. </p>
<p>By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.</p>
<p>We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Tax Accountant to join our Retail team. You will be responsible for managing tax compliance for the Al-Futtaim Group entities in Southeast Asia (“SEA”), supporting the SEA Tax Manager, providing full support for the Tax Record to Report processes. You will also play a crucial role in working closely with the SEA Tax Manager along with businesses, service providers, and other tax professionals in carrying out its responsibilities.</p>
<p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p>
<p><b>Tax Compliance: </b>Provide support to ensure correct and timely filing of Tax Returns and prepare/review Direct/Indirect Tax Returns, with support from Business Finance and external Tax Advisors</p>
<p><b>Tax Accounting: </b>Provide support in recording necessary tax journal entries, tax provision tracking, tax balances on general ledger, computing tax liabilities</p>
<p><b>Tax Documentation:</b> Assist in maintenance of all documents on a central database and provide support to handle requests for information, and to maintain adequate tax documentation tax audit purpose</p>
<p><b>Tax Audit Support: </b>Assist in preparation of responses to queries from Tax Authorities under the direction of Group Tax and in close collaboration with Business Finance teams</p>
<p><b>Tax Reporting:</b> Prepare various tax schedules for internal tax reporting as per management requests</p>
<p><b>Automation: </b>Provide support with tax related system issues in close coordination with IT. Assist in automation initiatives.</p>
<p><b>You should have:</b></p>
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<li>Bachelor’s degree in Tax, Finance or Accounting, or a related field</li>
<li>At least 3 – 5 years of Direct and Indirect Tax Experience</li>
<li>Tax technical skills and tax accounting</li>
<li>Accounting and ERP knowledge (preferably SAP)</li>
<li>Ability to work on various on-going projects with good organisational and time management skills</li>
<li>Possesses good pro-active attitude and is a team player</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills and attention to detail </li>
<li>Eager to learn and contribute</li>
<li>Fluent in English (written and verbal)</li>
<li>Singaporean tax knowledge is essential</li>
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