Finance Assistant - Balestier | 5 days - Up to $3.5k [0580]

THE SUPREME HR ADVISORY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Singapore seeks a Finance Assistant to provide day-to-day support to the finance team. Responsibilities include maintaining accounts, assisting in financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. An ideal candidate should possess relevant qualifications and 1–2 years of experience in accounting or finance support, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. This position offers a structured work environment from Monday to Friday with competitive salary options.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of accounting or finance support experience.
• Familiarity with maintaining accounts and assisting in reporting.
• Exposure to charity fund accounting or not-for-profit finance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining accounts, including Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Help monitor budget performance and prepare variance reports.

Skills

Microsoft Office applications

Accounting systems knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

NITEC / Higher NITEC / Diploma in Accountancy

Job description

Location: Balestier
Working day: Mon - Fri
Working hours: 9am - 6pm
Salary: $2500 - $3500

OVERVIEW

The Finance Assistant will provide day-to-day support to the Finance Manager and Finance team in accounting, reporting, and finance operations. The role focuses on ensuring accurate record-keeping, assisting with financial transactions, and supporting compliance and internal processes.

JOB SCOPES

Accounting Operations

• Assist in maintaining accounts, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Fixed Assets Register.
• Support staff and program teams by responding to routine financial queries.
• Assist in reconciling accounts and ensuring accurate data entry.

Financial Reporting

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare basic financial reports and schedules as required.
• Assist in consolidating financial information for management review.

Budgeting Support

• Assist in annual budget preparation and mid-year review exercises.
• Help monitor budget performance and prepare simple variance reports.

Audit Support

• Provide support during internal and statutory audits by preparing schedules and documents as directed.
• Assist in liaising with auditors for information requests.

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Help ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and accounting standards.
• Assist in maintaining proper documentation and records for audit purposes.
• Recommend minor improvements to accounting processes as directed.

Other Duties

• Perform ad hoc finance and administrative duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• NITEC / Higher NITEC / Diploma in Accountancy / Progress toward ACCA/CA qualifications, or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of accounting or finance support experience (experience in preschool, education, or social service sector is advantageous).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Basic knowledge of accounting systems and processes.
• Familiarity with maintaining accounts and assisting in reporting.
• Exposure to charity fund accounting or not-for-profit finance.