Finance Intern

SINGAPORE PRECISION INDUSTRIES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

The Singapore Mint is seeking a Finance Intern to support daily accounting and finance operations, providing hands-on experience in financial processes, reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and internal controls under guided mentorship.

You will assist with journal entries, bank reconciliations, audit preparation, supplier invoices, and management reporting while developing data analysis and Excel skills. A Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Basic understanding of accounting and financial concepts
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining financial records
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Good organizational and time management skills to complete tasks accurately and on schedule
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Responsible and dependable in completing assigned work with professionalism and integrity
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and support routine accounting activities to ensure financial data integrity
• Prepare journal entries, schedules, and accounting documentation to assist month-end and year-end closing processes
• Compile financial data and supporting schedules for management reporting to facilitate informed decision-making
• Prepare bank reconciliations and support balance sheet account reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Investigate and follow up on outstanding reconciling items under supervision to maintain accurate financial records
• Organize and maintain proper filing and documentation of accounting records for audit readiness
• Gather information and prepare documentation to support internal and external audit processes
• Compile supporting schedules and records required by auditors to ensure compliance with audit requirements
• Support finance compliance activities by preparing documentation for tax and regulatory submissions
• Adhere to company policies, finance procedures, and confidentiality requirements to safeguard financial information
• Process supplier invoices and verify supporting documents to ensure accurate accounts payable operations
• Support payment preparation processes under supervision to maintain timely vendor payments
• Monitor customer and supplier account balances and assist with statement reconciliations to maintain accurate accounts receivable and payable records
• Assist in stock-take preparation and inventory count activities to support inventory accuracy
• Reconcile inventory records and maintain inventory-related documentation to ensure operational finance accuracy
• Coordinate with relevant departments on finance-related operational matters to support cross-functional collaboration
• Assist in preparing reports for government agencies and regulatory bodies as required to ensure compliance
• Support finance process improvement initiatives, data analysis, and special projects to enhance operational efficiency
• Perform other duties and assignments as reasonably assigned by the Accountant or CFO to support team objectives

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

The Singapore Mint, established in 1968, produces high-quality coins and medallions using advanced and traditional techniques. It offers currency-related gifts and collectibles locally and internationally and is a subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries.

Job Summary

The Finance Intern will support daily accounting and finance operations, gaining hands-on experience in financial processes, reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and internal controls through guided tasks and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and support routine accounting activities to ensure financial data integrity
• Prepare journal entries, schedules, and accounting documentation to assist month-end and year-end closing processes
• Compile financial data and supporting schedules for management reporting to facilitate informed decision-making
• Prepare bank reconciliations and support balance sheet account reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Investigate and follow up on outstanding reconciling items under supervision to maintain accurate financial records
• Organize and maintain proper filing and documentation of accounting records for audit readiness
• Gather information and prepare documentation to support internal and external audit processes
• Compile supporting schedules and records required by auditors to ensure compliance with audit requirements
• Support finance compliance activities by preparing documentation for tax and regulatory submissions
• Adhere to company policies, finance procedures, and confidentiality requirements to safeguard financial information
• Process supplier invoices and verify supporting documents to ensure accurate accounts payable operations
• Support payment preparation processes under supervision to maintain timely vendor payments
• Monitor customer and supplier account balances and assist with statement reconciliations to maintain accurate accounts receivable and payable records
• Assist in stock-take preparation and inventory count activities to support inventory accuracy
• Reconcile inventory records and maintain inventory-related documentation to ensure operational finance accuracy
• Coordinate with relevant departments on finance-related operational matters to support cross-functional collaboration
• Assist in preparing reports for government agencies and regulatory bodies as required to ensure compliance
• Support finance process improvement initiatives, data analysis, and special projects to enhance operational efficiency
• Perform other duties and assignments as reasonably assigned by the Accountant or CFO to support team objectives

Required competencies and certifications

Pursuing or recently completed a Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Basic understanding of accounting and financial concepts
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills demonstrated through supporting financial reconciliations and reporting
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining financial records and documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications to support data analysis and reporting
• Good organizational and time management skills to complete tasks accurately and on schedule
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to interact with team members and stakeholders
• Positive learning attitude and initiative in applying feedback and developing finance-related skills
• Responsible and dependable in completing assigned work with professionalism and integrity
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial information