Business Process Control Executive

MITSUI & CO. (ASIA PACIFIC) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international trading company in Singapore is seeking an experienced accounting professional to verify and execute workflows while ensuring compliance with internal regulations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in accounting roles and a degree in Finance or Accounting. Responsibilities include managing month-end closings and supporting digital transformation initiatives. This position is offered as a 12-month contract, providing opportunities for process optimization and workflow automation.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in accounting or operational accounting roles.
• Understanding of internal control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Verify and execute accounting workflows in accordance with internal regulations.
• Execute month-end and quarter-end closing activities.
• Establish effective communication with Business and Corporate Divisions.
• Participate in ad-hoc departmental tasks or digital transformation projects.

Skills

SAP Workflow knowledge

Handling accounting documentation

Proficiency in MS Office

Understanding of financial reporting

Education

Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting or related fields

Tools

Power Automate

Power Query

SharePoint

Job description

Job purpose

To verify and execute accounting workflows in accordance with internal regulations and procedures to ensure the accurate processing of sales, purchase entries, payment transactions, vendor/customer bank registration etc.

This is a 12-months contract with the company.

Workflow & Accounting Process Execution

• Verify supporting documents such as sales and purchase delivery notes, contracts etc. to ensure accuracy and compliance in accordance with Business Process Control Guidelines, before posting transactions into the accounting system.
• Execute month-end and quarter-end closing activities, including accurate entries for sales, purchases, and non-operating items, by applying the Closing Process Checklist to ensure completeness.
• Review and verify vendor and customer bank account applications, and provide clarification for third-party or cross-border payments when required.
• Continuously review workflow efficiency and maintain accuracy without compromising key controls.

Communication & Coordination

• Establish effective communication and trust with Business and Corporate Divisions to support business operations and ensure smooth workflow execution while complying with internal rules and policies.

Ad-hoc and Digital Transformation (DX) Initiatives

• Participate in ad-hoc departmental tasks or DX-related projects to improve efficiency in accounting processes. Contribute ideas for workflow automation and process optimization.

Job requirements

• At least 2 years experience in accounting or operational accounting roles (e.g Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, SAP workflows, or financial reporting).
• Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting or related fields.

Technical competencies

• Good SAP Workflow knowledge
• Proficient in handling accounting documentation and transaction verification.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of financial reporting processes and internal control requirements.
• Familiarity with digital tools such as Power Automate, Power Query, and SharePoint for process automation and data management would be an advantage.

Behavioral Competencies

• Detailed oriented and reliable in task execution.
• Clear communicator between internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive in identifying optimization / process improvement opportunities.
• Team player, supporting during peak closing periods.
• Demonstrates a strong interest and learning agility in digital transformation (DX) and process enhancement initiatives.