POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Accountant, Project & Fixed Assets is responsible for the accurate and timely recording of fixed asset information into the accounting system and the preparation of financial reports relating to fixed assets for management and external reporting purposes.

In addition, they are also responsible to assist with the accurate and timely preparation and monitoring of capital budgets and forecasts. 

Duties also include office administration, such as the accurate sorting and filing of relevant documents.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare entries of additions, disposals, depreciation and accruals for the General Ledger and the Fixed Assets Register (FAR)

• Assist with tasks associated with the month end closing process including preparing reconciliations between the FAR and the General Ledger

• Interact with the Construction team and other departments to ensure fixed assets costs are properly classified and recorded

• Maintain records of fixed asset requests and liaise with requestors as to the approval status of their requests

• Produce accurate and timely financial reports (eg on additions, disposals, etc) for use by management

• Assist with the preparation of the Capital & Depreciation annual budget/5-year plan and reforecasts when required

• Investigate, assess and report on cost variations to approved capital expenditure for individual projects

• Prepare information for tax filing or other reporting to government agencies

• Assist with the preparation of information as required for external and internal auditors

• Responsible for tagging of the Company’s assets

• Conduct periodic physical stocktake on the Company’s assets

• Ad hoc projects as assigned by management

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Data is processed accurately and on a timely basis

• Service standards are consistent with departmental expectations

• Maintain good working relationships with team members

• Ensure a complete and thorough understanding of all Standard Operating Procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience

• Appropriate tertiary qualification, majoring in Accounting

• A recognized accounting qualification or studying for such a qualification would be an advantage but not essential

• Sound knowledge of accounting standards and taxation laws

• Previous experience working in the Gaming and/or Hotel industry would be a benefit but not essential

Skills / Competencies  

• Good command of written and spoken Chinese and English

• Ability to work under pressure and achieving reporting time lines

• Good excel skills, and proficiency with computer applications & accounting software

• Strong attention to detail and well organised

• A high commitment to excellent customer service

• Ability to work in a team to achieve business objectives and common goals

• Ability to adopt and implements new approaches and practices to meet changing circumstances