Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Review WIP reports to assess billable status and ensure policy compliance.
• Manage end-to-end billing processes.
• Handle trust account transactions including monthly bank reconciliations.
• Provide coverage duty for ship sale closing procedures, including liaising with banks to obtain MT103, and facilitating transfers from clients’ accounts to office accounts.
• Maintain monthly breach register for trust accounts to ensure compliance with SRA and send quarterly updates to Partners.
• Post disbursements accurately in line with Singapore GST and accounting standards.
• Maintain the fixed asset register in Cognos, including asset additions, transfers, and disposals.
• Prepare fixed asset reconciliations in accordance with Financial Reporting Standards (FRS).
• Assist with month-end closing duties, including journal posting and maintaining monthly balance sheet schedules.
• Support internal and external audit by consolidating required documentation to ensure compliance with internal controls and statutory obligations.
• Undertake other ad-hoc duties as required by the organisation.
• Requirements
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3-4 years of accounting experience; exposure from professional services, legal will be advantageous.
• Familiarity with AP, billing, and audit processes; exposure to trust accounts will be advantageous.
• High proficiency in Excel.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and good time management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Proactive mindset and critical thinking skill.

Additional information

Kindly note that this job description is not contractual. It will be reviewed periodically and may be amended or altered to meet the needs of the firm.

If you are looking to develop your career working with a leading international law firm, with a high performing and supportive team or if you are looking for a change of setting to enhance what you can offer, then contact us for a confidential discussion by forwarding a cover letter and resumé to SPrecruitment@hfw.com.

HFW aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will be considered only on merit and the applicant’s suitability to meet the requirements of the role.

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