Finance Specialist

Avantor; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a one-year contract Finance Associate to join our Singapore finance team. You will support financial operations, reporting, treasury, compliance, and admin tasks, contributing to accurate records and timely closings.

Responsibilities include reconciliations, monthly management reporting, cash monitoring, and helping with audits. Fresh graduates with relevant qualifications are welcome to apply, with opportunities to grow in a global life sciences company.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related disciplines.
• 1–3 years of relevant finance or accounting experience preferred.
• Fresh graduates with relevant qualifications are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and entries.
• Perform bank reconciliations and cash flow tracking.
• Prepare monthly management reports and assist with month-end close.
• Support year-end closing and financial schedules.
• Monitor daily cash positions and maintain asset records.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and assist audits.
• Coordinate with internal teams; update vendor/customer master data; support process improvements.

Skills

Accounting principles

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

SAP or ERP

Job description

The Opportunity

This is a one-year contract position supporting financial operations, reporting, treasury, compliance, and administrative functions within the finance team.

Financial Operations

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and accounting entries.
• Perform bank reconciliations and cash flow tracking.

Financial Reporting

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare financial schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents.

Treasury and Cash Management

• Monitor daily cash positions and bank balances.
• Maintain records of fixed assets and capital expenditure.

Compliance and Audit Support

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and statutory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and requested documents.
• Maintain proper financial documentation and filing systems.

Administrative Support

• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders on finance-related matters.
• Assist in maintaining vendor and customer master data.
• Support ad-hoc projects and finance process improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related disciplines.
• 1-3 years of relevant finance or accounting experience preferred.
• Fresh graduates with relevant qualifications are welcome to apply.

Skills & Competencies

• Good understanding of accounting and financial principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or similar is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Disclaimers

One-year contract position Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Avantor

Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Why Avantor? Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by‑case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.