Accounts Assistant (contract)

TIONG LIAN FOOD PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

TIONG LIAN FOOD PTE. LTD. seeks a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant on a 4-month temporary contract to support accounts payable, payments and month-end closing for two entities. You will help maintain accurate records and ensure deadlines are met.

Key responsibilities include posting invoices, reconciling AP, processing payments and staff claims, and ensuring audit-ready documentation. The role requires a Diploma/LCCI in accounting and 1–2 years’ experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma or LCCI in Accounting or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.
• Proficient in Navision and Microsoft Excel; meticulous and well organised.
• Good communication with suppliers and internal staff; able to start on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Post trade and non-trade supplier invoices for two entities accurately and on time.
• Match overseas trade purchase invoices against GRNs before posting.
• Prepare AP reconciliations and follow up on discrepancies.
• Process monthly supplier payments and weekly staff claims.
• Prepare month-end provisions and accrual journals.
• Sort and file accounting documents for two entities; maintain audit-ready records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Timeliness

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or LCCI in Accounting

Tools

Navision

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team on a 4-month temporary contract. You will support accounts payable, payments and month-end closing for two entities, helping to keep records accurate and deadlines on track.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounts Payable
   • - Post trade and non-trade supplier invoices for two entities accurately and on time.
   • - Match overseas trade purchase invoices against goods received notes (GRNs) before posting.
   • - Prepare monthly accounts payable (AP) reconciliations for two entities and follow up on discrepancies.
   • - Liaise with suppliers on invoice queries, statements of account and payment status.
2. Payments and Claims
   • - Process monthly supplier payments for two entities, including contra settlements against accounts receivable (AR).
   • - Process weekly staff claims, driver cash card reimbursements and ad hoc weekly payments.
3. Month-End Closing
   • - Prepare month-end provision and accrual journal entries.
4. Documentation
   • - Sort and file accounting documents for two entities, keeping records complete and audit ready.

Requirements

• - Diploma, or LCCI in Accounting, or equivalent.
• - At least 1-2 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.
• - Working knowledge of accounting software (e.g. Navision) and Microsoft Excel.- Meticulous and well organised, with the ability to meet month-end deadlines.
• - Good communication skills for dealing with suppliers and internal staff.
• - Available to start at short notice.