Senior Accountant (SG) at Sidley Austin LLP – Singapore

Summary:

Responsible for accounting duties such as billing, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable etc. under the supervision of the Director of Accounting in Hong Kong. The Senior Accountant role needs to work closely with the Accounting Supervisor in Singapore, and the Accounting team in Hong Kong and US.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare bills with firm-wide accounting system
• Payroll preparation, including calculation and submission of salary tax
• Filing of GST returns
• Arrange expense reimbursements and suppliers’ payments
• Cash and bank balance reporting
• Monitor on invoice settlements
• Handle collection of outstanding bills
• Handle various tax registration and submission
• Participate in annual audit of the Singapore office
• Coordinate new matter opening and conflict search where necessary
• Any other adhoc duties

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience:

• Diploma/degree in Accounts disciplines
• Minimum 4 years relevant experience with law firm background is preferred
• Knowledge in Elite 3E is an advantage

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Good communication skills, both oral and written in English
• Detail-minded, reliable and able to work under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The use of good judgment and good interpersonal communication skills
• Well-developed analytical and problem solving skills
• The ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team
• A self-starter who desires to show ownership and commitment to the job
• Exercises confidentiality and discretion
• Strong technological skills, including effective working knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel

Nothing contained in this job description, or conveyed during any interview which may be granted or during any period of employment (if hired) with Sidley Austin (the “Company”), is intended to create an employment contract with any employee or prospective employee of the Company for any specified period of time. Work rules and benefits in effect are subject to change from time to time, according to the needs of the Company. Any and all employment with Sidley Austin is “at will,” that is, for no definite or determinable period and subject to termination at any time, with or without cause and with or without prior notice, at the option of either the employee or the Company.

Sidley Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer