Accounting Associate with AI Skills

STEMCELL INNOVATIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

STEMCELL INNOVATIONS PTE. LTD. is seeking an Accounts, HR / Admin Executive to serve as the operational backbone of our lean, fast-paced team in Singapore. You will oversee day-to-day financial operations alongside HR and office administration tasks.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years experience handling accounting and HR/admin functions, proficient with Excel, and comfortable using AI tools to speed up reconciliations and HR communications. Familiarity with Xero is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Accountancy, Business Administration, HR Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years handling both accounting and HR/admin functions.
• Experience using AI tools to speed up reconciliations and HR/admin tasks.
• Familiarity with Xero AI features is an advantage.
• Willingness to learn new AI-powered productivity tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage full sets of accounts including AP, AR, GL, and bank reconciliation.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports monthly/quarterly/annually.
• Handle GST filing and liaise with IRAS and Tax Agent.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).
• Coordinate with external auditors and support annual audit processes.
• Maintain fixed assets register and support budgeting and forecasting exercises.
• Manage employee leave, time attendance and HR records.
• Assist with recruitment: job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling and onboarding.
• Draft HR letters, policies and staff communications.
• Manage office administration: supplies, vendor liaison, and general office upkeep.
• Support employee engagement, training coordination, and welfare activities.

Skills

GST & Tax Compliance

AI tool usage

Excel proficiency

Independent work

English communication

Education

Diploma/degree in accounting/BA/HR

Tools

Xero

Excel Copilot

ChatGPT

Claude

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a versatile and detail-oriented Accounts, HR / Admin Executive to be the operational backbone of our team. In this combined role, you will manage our day-to-day financial operations alongside human resources and office administration functions — ideal for a hands-on professional who thrives in a lean, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance

• Manage full sets of accounts including AP, AR, GL, and bank reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Handle GST filing, liaise with IRAS and Tax Agent.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).
• Coordinate with external auditors and support annual audit processes.
• Maintain fixed assets register and support budgeting and forecasting exercises.

HR & Administration

• Manage employee leave, time attendance and HR records.
• Assist with recruitment: job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling and onboarding.
• Draft HR letters, policies and staff communications.
• Manage office administration: supplies, vendor liaison, and general office upkeep.
• Support employee engagement, training coordination, and welfare activities.

Job Requirement

• Diploma or degree in Accountancy, Business Administration, HR Management, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience handling both accounting and HR/admin functions.
• Comfortable using AI tools (e.g. "ChatGPT", Microsoft Copilot, Excel Copilot, Claude) to speed up reconciliations, draft reports, and support HR/admin correspondence.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled accounting features (e.g. Xero's AI-assisted bank reconciliation and invoice capture) is an advantage.
• Willingness to learn and adopt new AI-powered productivity tools to improve accounting and HR/admin workflows.

Competencies

• Solid knowledge of SFRS, GST, corporate tax, MOM Employment Act, and CPF regulations.
• Experience with accounting software Xero preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Meticulous, organised, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Discreet in handling confidential information with a high degree of integrity.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.