Junior Account Executive (Trading, WEST)

Drake International (S) Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Trade Support Officer to join their post-trade operations team. This entry-level position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the trading and finance sector. Ideal for individuals with a diploma in Accountancy or Business Administration, the role involves supporting trade settlements, preparing payment requests, and ensuring accurate documentation. If you're detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect starting point for your career in finance.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant working experience in finance or administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and willing to learn new tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in trade settlements and reconciliation processes.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth workflows.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Detail-oriented

Team Player

Education

Diploma in Accountancy

Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Trade Support Officer to support our post-trade operations team. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in the settlement and reconciliation of commodity trades. This is a great opportunity to start a career in the trading and finance industry, ideal for less experience or individuals with some administrative or accounting background.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in compiling and checking documents for trade settlements.

• Support the preparation of payment requests and basic accounting notes.

• Help review sales and purchase contracts for completeness.

• Perform basic validation of trade entries and support data matching against signed contracts.

• Acknowledge and record incoming payments from clients.

• Coordinate with internal teams (Accounts, Finance, Documentation) to ensure smooth workflows.

• Assist with filing and maintaining accurate documentation and records.

• Communicate with counterparties and overseas offices for routine reconciliation matters.

• Perform other tasks or projects as assigned by the Settlement Manager.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Accountancy, Business Administration, or related field.

• 2 years of relevant working experience,

• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Willingness to learn Microsoft Dynamics 365.

• Good communication skills and a strong team player.

• Detail-oriented, responsible, and organized.

• Able to adapt in a fast-paced, multi-cultural trading environment.

To Apply:

Please send your application, including your resume and current and expected salary, [e-mail], quoting reference SOT/HHL.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly following the employer's personal data policies, a copy of which will be provided upon request.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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