Finance Specialist

RECRUIT INC PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUIT INC PRIVATE LIMITED in Singapore is seeking a Finance Executive to maintain accurate financial records, manage accounts receivable and payable, and support day-to-day finance operations. You will post invoices, verify payments, and prepare month-end reports while ensuring compliance with internal controls.

The role requires a degree in Accounting/Finance (ACCA or equivalent preferred), strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance or related discipline.
• Sound understanding of AR/AP processes.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office applications.
• Careful and able to maintain accurate records.
• Able to meet deadlines and work independently with other departments.
• Good analytical, communication and follow-up skills.
• Experience with accounting software is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial accounting records and assist with day-to-day finance operations.
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable activities.
• Post invoices, verify payments, process payments and file supporting docs.
• Monitor overdue receivables and follow up with customers.
• Maintain records of collection actions and disputes.
• Prepare AR/AP reports for month-end and year-end closing.
• Perform balance sheet and P&L reconciliations.
• Analyze financial information and provide timely data to management.
• Assist in developing and improving finance policies and controls.
• Coordinate year-end closing and support external auditors.
• Provide general office and administrative support as required.
• Undertake other finance-related duties assigned by management.

Skills

AR/AP processes

Excel & MS Office

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Accounting software experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

ACCA / professional qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

About the Company

Our client is an established Singapore-based freight forwarding company founded in 1970. The company provides air and ocean freight forwarding, warehousing and specialised supply chain solutions for industries including aerospace, pharmaceuticals and project cargo.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial accounting records and assist with day-to-day finance operations.
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable activities.
• Perform invoice posting, verification, payment processing, account offsetting, contra entries, reconciliations and proper filing of supporting documents.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up with customers on overdue payments.
• Maintain clear records of collection actions, agreed timelines, payment disputes and outstanding account statuses.
• Ensure that accounts receivable and accounts payable reports are prepared accurately and on time for month-end and year-end closing.
• Perform balance sheet and profit and loss account reconciliations.
• Analyse financial information and provide accurate and timely financial data to management.
• Assist in developing and improving finance policies, procedures and work practices to strengthen internal controls.
• Coordinate year-end closing activities and prepare financial information and supporting documents requested by external auditors.
• Provide general office and administrative support when required.
• Undertake other finance-related duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related discipline, or a recognised professional qualification such as ACCA.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Careful, organised and able to maintain accurate financial records.
• Able to manage deadlines and work independently while collaborating effectively with other departments.
• Good analytical, communication and follow-up skills.
• Experience in accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable or accounting software will be an advantage.

Additional Information

• Workplace is located at Cargo Agents Building C, near Changi Airport.
• Salary will be offered within the stated range based on the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills and experience.
• Training and guidance will be provided where required.
• All applications will be assessed fairly based on job-related qualifications, skills and experience.