Associate, Finance (HQ-SB)

A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research agency in Singapore is seeking a Senior Associate/Associate to support finance operations. This role involves processing invoices, assisting in audits, and supporting management reporting. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Accountancy or Finance, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office applications. Familiarity with SAP and dashboarding tools is advantageous. Join us in contributing to Singapore's economic growth and societal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Preferably Diploma in Accountancy or Finance related experience.
• Strong analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• High learning agility, adaptability and perseverance.
• Able to multi-task and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Meticulous, well organised and resourceful.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of SAP system and dashboarding tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI) will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Receivable and Payable invoices, staff and scholars claims.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist in internal and external audits.
• Provide support to projects like automation and digitalisation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Knowledge of SAP

Dashboarding tools (Tableau, Power BI)

Education

Diploma in Accountancy or Finance

Job description

Summary The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's lead public sector R&D agency. Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private sectors to benefit the economy and society. A*STAR's research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore, and enhances lives by improving societal outcomes in healthcare, urban living, and sustainability.

Job Description

As the Senior Associate / Associate, you will be part of the Finance team to support A*STAR Statutory Board's Finance Operations and will have the opportunity to be involved in the following key areas of work:

• Process Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable invoices, staff and scholars claims, fixed assets capitalisation and disposal
• Provide support in month-end and year-end closing activities
• Provide support to team in preparation of monthly management reporting
• Support divisions in annual budget exercise, fixed assets tagging and annual verification exercise
• Assist in internal and external audits, and AGO audits
• Provide support to projects (e.g. automation and digitalisation projects)
• Other tasks such as Accounts Payable duties like vendor management

Job Requirements

• Preferably Diploma in Accountancy or Finance related experience
• Strong analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• High learning agility, adaptability and perseverance
• Able to multi-task and deliver results under tight timelines
• Meticulous, well organised and resourceful
• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Knowledge of SAP system and dashboarding tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI) will be advantageous