Finance Assistant

ORIENT MARITIME AGENCIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ORIENT MARITIME AGENCIES PTE. LTD. is seeking a Finance Assistant to manage day-to-day accounting and support the Finance Manager in Singapore. You will handle AR and cash functions, support AP, and assist with monthly closing and financial reporting.

The role requires a diploma in accounting, strong knowledge of accounting principles, and the ability to work accurately under pressure in a dynamic environment. You should be proactive, able to multi-task and work independently.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Accountancy or related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Positive attitude with initiative.
• Able to multi-task and meet deadlines with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to accounting processes and company policies per standards.
• Maintain and monitor internal controls and processes.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies from operations.
• Handle full AR and cash functions.
• Support accounts payable (AP) function.
• Perform reconciliations and assist monthly closes.
• Support queries on 3rd party financial hubs.
• Liaise and prepare bank payments; reconcile banks.
• Provide general admin and ad-hoc duties as needed.

Skills

Accounting principles knowledge

Work under pressure

Initiative & meticulous

Multi-tasking

Independent accuracy

Education

Diploma in Accountancy or related field

Job description

We’re looking for a Finance Assistant to be responsible for the day-to-day accounting & finance function within the company, reporting to the Finance Manager.

1. Adhere to the company’s finance and accounting processes, and ensure that company policies are in compliance with accounting standards.
2. Maintain and monitor effectiveness of internal controls and processes.
3. Identify, resolve and follow up on discrepancies and outstanding matters arising from operations.
4. Handle full spectrum of AR and cash functions.
5. Support AP function.
6. Perform accounts reconciliations and assist in monthly closing of accounts.
7. Support queries on 3rd party financial hub systems.
8. Liaise, create bank payments, reconciliation of banking transactions.
9. Perform general administrative and other ad-hoc duties as assigned by Management.

Requirement

• Diploma in Accountancy or related field;
• Strong understanding of accounting principles;
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment;
• Positive attitude, meticulous and someone with initiative;
• Able to multi-task, work under pressure and complete tasks within stipulated deadlines;
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.