Account Assistant

LION GREAT ENERGY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Singapore is seeking a meticulous Accounts Assistant to support their accounting operations. Responsibilities include processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and conducting bank reconciliations. Ideal candidates should possess a diploma in Accounting or Finance and ideally have some experience in accounting, although training will be provided. A background in shipping and trade terms will be advantageous. Applicants must be Singaporean or PR.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1 year of accounting experience but open to candidates with the right education background.
• Basic understanding of maritime industries is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Monitor outstanding payables and receivables.
• Maintain accurate financial transaction records.
• Record cash book entries and assist in general ledger maintenance.
• Assist in bank reconciliations and monthly closes.
• Organize and save accounting documents for record keeping.
• Support auditors with documentation during audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic understanding of accounting principles

Understanding of shipping and trade terms

Education

Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a meticulous Accounts Assistant to support the accounting operations of our company. This role will assist the Accounts Manager with daily bookkeeping, invoice processing, bank reconciliations and record keeping. The ideal candidate should have a foundational understanding of accounting principles, with exposure to the maritime industries being a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Accounts Manager to process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments to vendors, shipowners, port agents, and service providers.
• Assist the Accounts Manager to monitor and follow up on outstanding payables and receivables.
• Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions in the accounting system.
• Record cash book entries and assist with general ledger maintenance.
• Assist in bank reconciliations and monthly account closings.
• Organize and save accounting documents such as invoices, credit notes, tax records, and payment proofs in the accounting system.
• Support auditors with required documentation during audits.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1 year of accounting experience preferred, no experience (but with relevant accounting education background) candidates are welcome to apply as training will be provided.
• Basic understanding of shipping and trade terms (e.g., demurrage, freight, charter hire) is an advantage.

Only Singaporean/PR applicants will be considered, only shortlisted candidates will be reply.