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 leading HR advisory firm in Singapore seeks a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Manager and team. The role includes managing accounts, assisting with financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate should have a diploma in Accountancy and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential, along with exposure to charity fund accounting. This position offers a salary range of $2500 - $3500.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of accounting or finance support experience is required.
• Experience in preschool, education, or social service sector is advantageous.
• Exposure to charity fund accounting or not-for-profit finance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to the Finance Manager and Finance team.
• Assist in reconciling accounts and ensuring accurate data entry.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Help monitor budget performance and prepare simple variance reports.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Basic knowledge of accounting systems and processes

Familiarity with maintaining accounts

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.
• Been exposure to charity fund accounting or not-for-profit finance.