Finance Assistant

CARATS & Co PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 3,200 - 4,600; Full time

Job summary

CARATS&CO PTE. LTD. is seeking a Finance Assistant to support day-to-day finance operations and related assignments.

The role involves collaboration with internal stakeholders, management, investors, auditors, tax advisors, and banks to ensure timely and accurate financial information. The successful candidate will handle postings, reconciliations, reporting, and cash flow activities, with attention to detail and compliance with internal controls.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Degree or Professional Qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• At least 1 year of relevant working experience in finance, accounting or audit.
• Experience using Sage 300 ERP or other ERP systems is preferred.
• Analytical and organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and a team player.
• Independent, responsible, hardworking and self-motivated.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial closing, journal entries, schedules and bank reconciliations.
• Handle day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable and/or accounts receivable.
• Prepare management and statutory reports and other financial schedules.
• Input sales orders, generate invoices and receipts, and follow up on receivables.
• Coordinate inter-company transactions and bank-related processes with stakeholders.
• Maintain records of fixed assets and other financial information.
• Support audits, tax advisors, and external auditors as needed.
• Ensure internal controls and financial procedures are properly implemented.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Independent

Hardworking

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business degree

Tools

Sage 300 ERP

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Finance Assistant to support the company’s day-to-day finance operations, as well as various finance-related assignments. The role will work closely with internal stakeholders, management, investors, auditors, tax advisors, consultants, banks, and other professional advisors to ensure the accurate, timely, and complete preparation and submission of financial information and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial closing, journal entries, schedules and bank reconciliations in a timely manner.
• Handle and support day-to-day finance operations, including Accounts Payable and/or Accounts Receivable functions, depending on the assigned area of responsibility.
• Prepare management and statutory reports and other financial schedules.
• Key in sales orders, generate sales invoices and official receipts, and follow up promptly on outstanding receivables to ensure timely collection.
• Handle inter-company transactions and ensure proper recording and reconciliation.
• Maintain proper records of fixed assets and other financial information.
• Process monthly staff claims, petty cash and corporate card transactions.
• Coordinate and manage bankers’ guarantee applications, renewals and cancellations with banks and internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, bankers and other professional advisors on finance-related matters.
• Ensure the company’s internal controls and financial procedures are properly implemented and adhered to.
• Support management and internal stakeholders on various finance-related assignments and special projects as required.

Requirements

• Diploma, Degree or Professional Qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.

• At least 1 year of relevant working experience in finance, accounting or audit.

• Experience in using Sage 300 ERP or other accounting/ERP systems is preferred.
• Good analytical and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees and stakeholders at all levels, and be a good team player.
• Independent, responsible, hardworking and self-motivated.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced working environment.