Financial Analyst

ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm in Singapore is seeking a Financial Analyst with commodities experience for a 6-month contract. The role involves managing payments, supporting financial operations, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in commodities trading or related fields and possess a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting. This position may lead to a permanent role and requires strong financial controls knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in commodities trading or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and accounting principles.
• Hands-on exposure to payments, invoicing, receivables, and payables processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage payments to and from vendors and customers ensuring accuracy.
• Support month-end and period-end closing related to payments.
• Work closely with trading to support commodity-related transactions.

Skills

Financial controls understanding

Experience in commodities trading

Advanced Excel skills

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Company

We are seeking a Financial Analyst with commodities experience to support finance operations across payment processing, invoicing, and transaction controls. This is a 6‑month contract with a high chance of being converted to a permanent employee. The role sits close to day‑to‑day trading and operational activities and plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial recording, strong controls, and compliance with internal accounting policies. This position is well suited for candidates with experience in commodities trading supply chain finance, or trading operations environments who are comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume transactional setting.

The Role

Financial Operations & Payments

• Manage payments to and from vendors and customers, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Review and approve payment requests in line with delegated authority and internal controls.
• Raise customer invoices where required and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Ensure all transactions are properly recorded in the financial systems.

Transaction Processing & Controls

• Perform activities covered under ITP (Invoice‑to‑Pay) and ITC (Invoice‑to‑Cash) processes.
• Ensure all activities are executed within the framework of financial controls and accounting policies.
• Support month‑end and period‑end closing activities related to payments, receivables, and accruals.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to payments, invoices, and postings.

Commodities & Trade Support

• Work closely with trading, operations, and supply chain teams to support commodity‑related transactions.
• Understand trade lifecycles including pricing, settlement, and counterparty payments.
• Support reconciliation of trade‑related accounts and cash movements.

Governance & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain strong documentation of processes and controls.
• Support audits (internal and external) by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, and control effectiveness within finance processes.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting.
• Minimum 5 years of experience; prior experience in commodities trading, energy, metals, agriculture, or related sectors is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and accounting principles.
• Experience working with SAP is a strong plus.
• Advanced Excel skills; exposure to automation or reporting tools is a plus.
• Hands‑on exposure to payments, invoicing, receivables, and payables processes.

Apply Today

Please send your resume, in WORD format only, and quote reference number DC13371351 by clicking the apply button. Please note that only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.

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