Accountant

CHINA REINSURANCE (GROUP) CORPORATION Singapore Branch; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading reinsurance group in Singapore is seeking an experienced Accountant to join its Finance Accounting and Reporting team. The role involves managing invoices, ensuring timely payments, preparing journal entries, and performing monthly closing procedures. A minimum degree in Accountancy and proficiency in MS Office are required. The ideal candidate should excel in a collaborative environment while demonstrating effective communication skills. This position offers a work-life balance with 4 days onsite and 1-day work from home.

Qualifications

• Min. Degree in Accountancy
• Proficient in MS Office
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and meet deadlines
• Fluent in English
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Upload external vendors’ invoices to expense system and ensure payment process is initiated on an accurate and timely basis.
• Ensure staff reimbursements raised in expense system adhere to the Branch’s expense policy.
• Prepare and process payments for the invoices and staff reimbursements.
• Prepare monthly accounting journal entries including accruals and prepayments.
• Perform month-end closing procedures and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist to prepare business performance reports.
• Support budget and forecast activities when needed.
• Compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Job description

China Re Group is the largest reinsurance group in Asia and the 8th globally by gross premium income. The Group is rated “A (excellent)” continuously by A.M. Best since 2010, rated “A+” or “A” continuously by Standard & Poor’s since 2014.

In 2016, we set up China Re Singapore Branch with the approval of a license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Our office is located within Raffles Place, at CapitaGreen on Market Street. Currently, we are writing both life and general business in the Asia Pacific region.

We are now seeking to fill the following position in our Singapore team.

Accountant

Responsibilities:

As the Accountant within the Finance Accounting and Reporting team, your job scope includes the following:

• Upload external vendors’ invoices to expense system and ensure payment process is initiated on an accurate and timely basis.

• Ensure staff reimbursements raised in expense system adhere to the Branch’s expense policy and proper supporting documents are provided.

• Prepare and process payments for the invoices and staff reimbursements.

• Prepare monthly accounting journal entries including accruals and prepayments. Ensure journal entries posted are accurate and well-supported with proper documentation.

• Perform month-end closing procedures and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Assist to prepare business performance reports and ability to extract financial data for Finance and other business functions when assigned.

• Support budget and forecast activities when needed.

• Compliance with accounting standards, accounting control procedures and statutory requirements.

• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Min. Degree in Accountancy

• Proficient in MS Office

• Ability to work under minimal supervision and meet deadlines

• Fluent in English

• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills

Our Culture:

• We keep things light, collaborative, and respectful – work should be productive, not pressured.

• Open communication is part of our day-to-day; ideas are welcomed no matter your role or experience.

• Everyone’s voice matters — if something can be improved, we’d rather hear it than miss out.

• We offer work-life balance; 4 days onsite, 1-day WFH and we value in-person collaboration without unnecessary face-time.

• Feedback flows both ways. Mistakes are seen as growth, not failure. You don’t need to have all the answers, but you’re willing to try, ask, and grow.

Interested parties, please apply with a detailed resume.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.