Assistant Accountant, AP and Staff Claims

Focal Search Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Accountant to manage supplier invoices and employee claims efficiently. The role involves timely payment processing, account reconciliations, and collaboration with diverse teams to maintain accurate financial records. Candidates should have a business diploma or degree in accounting or finance and at least 1-2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office is essential. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the financial operations within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of professional experience in accounts payable or staff claims.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Post supplier invoices accurately and handle employee claims.
• Ensure timely payments to suppliers without delays.
• Reconcile accounts monthly and manage intercompany transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Independence

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excel proficiency (Vlookup, Pivot Table)

Education

Business diploma or degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Job description

About the job Assistant Accountant, AP & Staff Claims

Job Description:

• In responsibility accurately posting supplier invoices in IFS and entering them all.
• Create a GRNI report for Supply Chain and collaborate with them to guarantee prompt AP invoice recording.
• Handle all employee claims in accordance with business rules, and pay employees twice a month according to deadlines.
• Make sure that all suppliers are paid on schedule, without going past the due date.
• Managing reconciliation and intercompany transactions in accordance with Group and APAC financial reporting deadlines.
• Monthly reconcile to the supplier's statement of accounts.
• Submission of all payments, invoices, staff claims, and supplier's statement of account on a monthly basis to ensure accurate audit records and support document management.
• Create ad hoc reports, balance sheet schedules, and any other pertinent finance reporting.
• To take part in stock reconciliation and count.
• To support the annual fixed asset count.
• Communicate with different internal groups, including the operation team, external and internal audit, etc.
• To support the Corp's secretarial administrative tasks, such as obtaining signatories as required.
• Any additional responsibilities or projects that are occasionally assigned.

Job Requirements:

• A business diploma or degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of one to two years' worth of professional experience in a comparable industry (staff claims and accounts payable).
• Be analytical, independent, and have a good outlook on work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Skilled at using Microsoft Office programmes.
• Proficiency with Excel is necessary (Vlookup, Pivot Table, etc)