Accounts Assistant

Vector InfoTech Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Singapore is seeking an Accounting Assistant to manage daily accounting operations. You will handle invoice processing, financial record-keeping, and monthly reconciliations while supporting the finance team during audits. Strong attention to detail and a diploma in Accounting or related certification are required. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of relevant experience and can work independently while being proactive and responsible.

Qualifications

• Preferably at least 1 year of working experience in accounting functions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling numbers.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily accounting operations, including record-keeping.
• Process supplier invoices and prepare payments.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices and monitor AR aging.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for financial support.
• Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Support finance team during year-end closing.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Proactivity

Team player

Education

Diploma in Accounting or CAT/LCCI certification

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Handle daily accounting operations, including accurate record-keeping, filing, and maintaining financial transaction records.

• Process supplier invoices, prepare payments, record petty cash and credit card transactions, and reconcile AP Ledger balances with vendor statements.

• Prepare and issue customer invoices, record receipts, monitor AR aging, follow up on overdue accounts, and distribute monthly Statements of Accounts.

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial information and administrative support as required.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and periodic financial reports.

• Support the finance team during year-end closing and external audit processes.

• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and maintain a systematic filing system for AP and AR documents.

• Carry out other ad hoc tasks assigned by management.

Requirements

• Diploma in Accounting, or CAT/LCCI certification.

• Preferably at least 1 year of working experience in accounting functions.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling numbers.

• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Proactive, responsible, and committed to delivering quality work.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also being a good team player.