Finance Assistant

Hwa Chong International School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable professional to manage financial records and assist in processing refunds. This role involves preparing invoices, reconciling bank statements, and maintaining accurate customer accounts. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in accountancy and be proficient in MS Office applications, with knowledge of ERP systems being a plus. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will help maintain financial integrity and support the school’s operations. If you are committed, organized, and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sales orders, tax invoices, and credit memos for student refunds.
• Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up on payments.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

Higher NITEC / Diploma in Accountancy

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Duties:

• Prepare sales orders, tax invoices, credit memos (for student refunds)

• Assist to process students and graduates’ refunds

• Update and record daily bank transactions and collection

• Perform daily receipting including issue of official receipt and cash tax invoices

• Submit Edusave deduction when required during semester billing period

• Update customers’ information in NetSuite including inactivating graduates accounts

• Responding to customer queries and resolving disputes

• Handle daily correspondence with the admission team

• Monitor outstanding accounts and follow up on outstanding payments

Month-end duties:

• Perform bank statements reconciliation and to identify discrepancies

• Prepare AR Aging

• Prepare monthly AR schedules for selected AR related GL accounts

Others:

• Filing and indexing of collection documents and bank documents for easy retrieval and compliance with record-keeping standards

• Perform yearly archiving of AR documents

• Assist in Fixed Asset Sighting exercise when required

• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned

• Assist in internal and external audit

Requirements:

• Higher NITEC / Diploma in Accountancy

• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply

• Able to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records.

• Good knowledge of accounting principles

• Proficient in MS office applications, e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint

• Knowledge in ERP system, e.g. Oracle NetSuite accounting software will be advantageous.

• Detail oriented, meticulous and able to work independently.

• Well-organized and able to multi-task

• Strong sense of responsibility to complete tasks within deadline.

• Committed to work, positive attitude and willingness to contribute.