Account Executive

Singapore Academy of Law; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal institution in Singapore is seeking an Accounts Executive to support financial operations and ensure compliance with standards. The role involves managing financial records, handling accounts payable and receivable, and performing audits. Candidates should have a diploma in Accounting or Finance with 3–5 years of experience and strong analytical skills. This position is a two-year contract role, requiring a detail-oriented individual to excel in compliance and financial integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting or financial management.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, audit standards, and statutory compliance.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and journals through BC.
• Administer accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing.
• Manage the trust account in compliance with financial policies and requirements.
• Undertake internal audits and ensure compliance with statutory obligations.

Skills

Financial regulations knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Certificate/Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Accounting systems (e.g., BC)

MS Office applications

Job description

The Accounts Executive is responsible for supporting the Singapore Mediation Centre’s (SMC) financial operations and assigned administrative services. This role ensures accuracy in financial records and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards, thereby contributing to the smooth delivery of mediation and adjudication services.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Financial Management

• Maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and journals through BC.
• Administer accounts payable and receivable arising from mediation and adjudication proceedings, including the timely processing of vendor invoices and the collection of client payments related to filing fees, mediation charges, and adjudication costs.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Finance Department, ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded, systematically reconciled, and comprehensively reported in accordance with SMC/SAL policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage the trust account to ensure funds are properly received, safeguarded, and disbursed in strict compliance with SAL/SMC financial policies, regulatory requirements, and the directions of the parties involved.
• Undertake internal audits, perform monthly bank and account reconciliations, oversee disbursements, and ensure full compliance with statutory obligations, tax filings, and audit standards, as well as other duties assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certificate/Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting or financial management.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, audit standards, and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., BC) and MS Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
• Perform other duties and ad hoc tasks as assigned in support of financial integrity and operational efficiency.

Core Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Integrity and compliance orientation in handling trust accounts and statutory obligations.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills for reconciliation and audit processes.
• Stakeholder management with internal departments and external parties.
• Adaptability

The successful applicant will be placed on a two-year contract in the first instance, and we regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.