Financial Accountant (Graduate)

Canopius Asia Pte Ltd; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialty lines insurer is seeking a finance professional in Singapore to handle all financial accounting matters. Responsibilities include preparing ledger entries, quarterly GST reports, and processing payments. Candidates should have a degree in accounting or finance, attention to detail, and good communication skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid working options and wellness benefits, to ensure employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive base salary

Pension contributions

Flexible benefits

Health (family) cover

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• University graduate with an accounting or finance related degree.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes.
• Exposure to accounts receivable and payable processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ledger entries relating to premiums, claims, expenses, accruals, cash.
• Prepare quarterly GST reporting to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore.
• Process monthly employee and supplier payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic knowledge of accounting principles

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Education

University degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP Concur

SUN Accounting systems

Job description

This position has the responsibility for all financial accounting matters in Singapore relating to the operation of the service company. It includes close liaison with the Head of Finance in Singapore and the Finance teams in Australia and London. This position is well suited for a university graduate with an accounting or finance related degree looking to undertake their professional exams.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of ledger entries relating to premiums, claims, expenses, accruals, cash
• Preparation of quarterly GST reporting to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
• Processing of monthly employee and supplier payments through SAP Concur
• Build a strong working relationship and strong working processes to ensure smooth communication between the Singapore, Australia and London offices
• Support Management on any ad hoc duties
• Assist on internal reporting and external audits

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Possess basic knowledge of accounting principles; familiarity with Lloyd’s business and operations would be an advantage
• Have exposure or understanding of accounts receivable and payable processes, reconciliations, and cash accounting
• Experience with SUN Accounting systems and SAP Concur is advantageous but not mandatory
• Exhibit good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams and regions

Benefits

We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, pension contributions, flexible benefits, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health.

About Canopius

Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda.

Culture & Values

At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results.

Equal Opportunity

We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds.

Recruitment Process

We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments.

Find out more here: https://jobs.canopius.com/en/sites/CX_1/job/460