Assistant Financial Accountant

Fullerton Fund Management; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in asset management is seeking a Financial Assistant Accountant to support financial activities and reporting. The role involves transaction management, ledger accounting, and regulatory reporting. Ideal candidates should possess an accountancy degree and have 3-5 years of relevant experience, along with strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in asset management or investment firms.
• Professionally qualified accountants will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Involved in transaction management for Accounts Receivable and Payable.
• Prepare regulatory reporting to tax authorities.
• Active participation in process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Transaction management

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in accountancy

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Role summary

This is a Financial Assistant Accountant role reporting to the Head of Finance. The individual will be part of the accounting team supporting the financial and reporting activities of the Company.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Primarily involved in transaction management which covers processing across Accounts Receivable and Payable functions while maintaining strong control over the related Collection and Payment cycles;
• Support in Ledger Accounting including maintenance of accounting data within the general ledger system via monthly closing and balance sheet reconciliation process;
• Prepare reports for business analysis of key drivers affecting the various sources of income and provision of cost centre information to Business Units;
• Prepare regulatory reporting to regulators and tax authorities, in particular GST returns, Income and Expenditure Report and annual surveys;
• Support in handling audit queries in support of smooth and timely delivery of audited statements;
• Active participation in process improvement discussions and initiatives;
• Support in administrative functions of the Company;
• Any other adhoc business initiatives and projects.

Education qualification

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in accountancy with a reputable institution
• Professionally qualified accountants with relevant experience will be considered

Experience and skills

• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience, preferably within asset management or investment firms
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure and meeting tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to work across departments and engage with stakeholders and external counterparties
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience using Oracle is advantageous