Accounting Assistant

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We do this by offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand – and have an ambitious expansion plan to bring a little bit of Sweden to new markets in the region. We are part of the Ikano Group of companies and the only IKEA franchisee owned by the Kamprad family that founded IKEA.

We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans.

We work towards making sustainability a natural part of our everyday work. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

Reporting to the Assistant Accounting Manager, this role will work closely with other accounting teammates to contribute effectively towards the achievement of organisational financial goals and objectives by delivering prudent and timely work practices in relation to payments and reports.

Responsibilities

Responsible for all payment matters, such as prepare payments to vendors, process post payments in system, reconcile vendor statements, process employee travel claims in the travel system, reimburse employees’ expenses claims, and manage petty cash claims and reimbursements and so on.; Ensure outstanding invoices are processed timely.; Liaise with vendors and banks on payment related issues and perform monthly close for Accounts Paya-ble.; Ensure compliance of withholding tax and its on-time payment.; Prepare monthly GST reports and submission.

Requirements

You are a LCCI diploma holder with 2 to 3 years of accounting experience.; Knowledge in operating Navision system will be an advantage.; Possess a good command of English (both written & spoken) and able to work independently on multi-ple tasks.; You are an energetic, motivated and proactive person who gets things done.; You are a responsible team player and enjoy challenges, finding satisfaction in doing a job well.