ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

ACETEK ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITEDSingaporemycareersfuturepublished 10/15/2026

A. Daily Accounting & Bookkeeping

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records in Xero.
  • Record all daily financial transactions, including receipts, payments, invoices, expenses and journal entries.
  • Ensure all transactions are supported by proper invoices, receipts and relevant documents.
  • Maintain proper filing and documentation of accounting records.
  • Monitor the company's cash flow and outstanding payments and receipts.

B. Accounts Payable (AP)

  • Process and verify supplier and subcontractor invoices.
  • Check invoices against purchase orders, delivery orders, work orders or project records where applicable.
  • Ensure invoices are correctly coded to the relevant expense accounts and construction projects.
  • Prepare payment schedules and payment vouchers for management approval.
  • Monitor outstanding supplier and subcontractor payments.
  • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.

C. Accounts Receivable (AR)

  • Prepare and issue customer invoices, progress claims and other billing documents.
  • Follow up on outstanding customer payments and overdue accounts.
  • Monitor project billing and payment collection.
  • Maintain accurate records of customer receipts and outstanding balances.
  • Reconcile customer statements and resolve billing discrepancies.

D. Bank & Cash Reconciliation

  • Perform regular bank reconciliations in Xero.
  • Verify incoming and outgoing bank transactions against accounting records.
  • Reconcile company credit card transactions, petty cash and other payment accounts, where applicable.
  • Investigate and resolve unreconciled transactions promptly.
  • Prepare regular cash flow updates for management.

E. Construction Project Accounting

  • Track project income, direct costs and expenses by project.
  • Monitor subcontractor costs, material purchases, equipment rental, transport and other project-related expenses.
  • Ensure project expenses are allocated to the correct project and cost category.
  • Assist management in preparing project cost reports and comparing actual costs against budgets.
  • Monitor project billing, progress claims, retention sums and outstanding payments, where applicable.
  • Highlight unusual cost variances, unrecorded expenses and potential cash flow issues.

F. GST & Tax Support

  • Ensure transactions are recorded with the correct GST tax codes.
  • Prepare supporting schedules and documents for quarterly GST returns.
  • Assist with GST reconciliation and submission through the company's approved process.
  • Coordinate with external accountants, tax agents or auditors on GST, corporate tax and accounting matters.
  • Ensure accounting records comply with applicable Singapore accounting and tax requirements.

G. Month-End & Financial Reporting

  • Perform monthly bank, supplier and customer reconciliations.
  • Review accounts payable, accounts receivable and outstanding balances.
  • Assist in preparing monthly profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports.
  • Review expenses and identify unusual or duplicate transactions.
  • Assist with month-end closing and year-end audit preparation.
  • Ensure accounting records are properly maintained and ready for management review.

H. Xero Accounting System

  • Manage day-to-day accounting transactions using Xero.
  • Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure proper account coding.
  • Use Xero bank feeds, invoice processing, bills, payments and reconciliation functions.
  • Maintain accurate customer and supplier records.
  • Generate accounting reports for management.
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies in the accounting system.

I. Coordination & Internal Controls

  • Work closely with the existing HR/Admin personnel to obtain relevant invoices, claims, payroll summaries and supporting documents.
  • Ensure financial documents are submitted promptly for accounting purposes.
  • Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
  • Ensure payments are supported by appropriate documents and approved by authorised personnel.
  • Report unusual transactions, missing documents and potential financial irregularities to management.

Job Requirements

  • Diploma or relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
  • At least 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience.
  • Hands-on experience using Xero is essential.
  • Good knowledge of bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliation.
  • Familiarity with Singapore GST requirements and accounting practices.
  • Construction industry accounting experience is preferred.
  • Experience handling supplier invoices, subcontractor payments, progress claims and project cost tracking is an advantage.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and general office software.
  • Meticulous, organised, responsible and able to work independently.
  • Good communication and coordination skills.

4. Key Performance Expectations

  • All accounting transactions are recorded accurately and promptly.
  • Bank reconciliations are completed monthly, with discrepancies investigated.
  • Supplier invoices and customer receipts are properly recorded and tracked.
  • Outstanding payables and receivables are monitored regularly.
  • Monthly accounts and project cost reports are prepared on time.
  • GST records and supporting documents are complete and accurate.
  • Accounting documents are properly filed and readily available for review.
  • Management receives timely updates on cash flow, overdue accounts and significant cost variances.

5. Scope of Authority

  • The Accounts Executive is responsible for recording, checking, reconciling and reporting accounting transactions.
  • All payments must be supported by appropriate documents and approved by authorised management personnel.
  • The Accounts Executive must not independently approve their own payments or alter approved payment arrangements without authorisation.
  • Major accounting adjustments, unusual transactions and financial discrepancies must be referred to management.