Finance Assistant Manager | Gov Sector

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL in Singapore seeks an Assistant Manager, Finance, to lead Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets functions under a 1-year contract. The role emphasizes timely processing of vendor invoices, asset management, and adherence to internal controls in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate should have a Degree/Diploma in Accountancy with 3 years of relevant experience, familiarity with Workday, and strong communication skills. Office hours are 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, located at Pasir Panjang, Singapore.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Accountancy with 3 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Workday is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify vendors' invoices to ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Ensure prompt and accurate processing of invoices according to service level agreement.
• Verify expense claims for compliance and proper documentation.
• Liaise with divisions for any discrepancy.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities including accruals, reconciliations and audit schedules.
• Support automation and enhancements to streamline finance operations.
• Manage fixed assets and operating lease accounting, including asset capitalisation and disposals.
• Conduct periodic fixed asset verification and reconcile asset records.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address issues and perform other duties.

Skills

Strong communication

Writing skills

Presentation skills

Data analytics

Team player

Education

Degree/Diploma in Accountancy

Tools

Workday

Job description

1 YEAR CONTRACT

Office hours: 8.30AM TO 6PM

Located at Pasir Panjang

Responsibilities

• As an Assistant Manager of the Finance team, the temp will play a pivotal role in managing and optimising the Accounts Payable and Fixed Assets functions. The temp staff needs to ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments and management of fixed assets while adhering to company policies and regulatory standards. Their core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Review and verify vendors' invoices to ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures
• Ensure prompt and accurate processing of invoices according to service level agreement
• Verify the expense claim to ensure compliance to internal controls, properly supported with the necessary documentations and approved by the relevant approving authorities
• Liaise with division/claimant for any discrepancy
• Manage month end and year end closing activities which includes accruals, reconciliations, reporting and preparation of audit schedules
• Participate in Finance related projects such as automation and enhancements to streamline the finance operations
• Manage fixed assets and operating lease accounting, including asset capitalisation and disposals
• Conduct periodic fixed asset verification exercise and reconcile fixed asset records
• Support internal and external audits
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to address any issues and perform other duties being assigned

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Accountancy with 3 years of relevant experience is preferred
• Familiarity with Workday and proficient in data analytics will be an added advantage
• Strong communication, writing and presentation skills
• Meticulous and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Good working attitude and a team player

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.