Junior Accountant/ Accounts Executive

TECHNTEA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

TECHNTEA PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Assistant with 3+ years of accounting experience. You will handle payment processing, invoice verification, vendor records, and month-end closings.

You will maintain GST/VAT filings, assist with reconciliations, and support audit readiness. Proficiency in Excel and Xero, and fluency in English and Chinese are essential to collaborate across teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting / Finance or related field.
• Min 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in accounting firm or professional services.
• Detail-oriented and willing to learn.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Xero.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (written and spoken).
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of payments with proper supporting documents and approvals.
• Verify invoices, bills, and transaction documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain vendor records and ensure payment details are accurately updated in the system.
• Perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.
• Assist in GST/VAT filings and liaise with external tax agents and auditors where required.
• Perform daily bookkeeping entries and ensure timely recording of financial transactions.
• Maintain up-to-date internal accounting records for all entities.
• Ensure proper filing and documentation of all accounting entries.
• Collaborate closely with the Settlement Team to retrieve, verify, and reconcile transaction data for accurate bookkeeping and monthly management reporting.
• Assist in basic account reconciliations and matching of transaction records.
• Identify and highlight discrepancies for review by senior team members.
• Support month-end closing preparation and data collection.
• Work closely with Senior Accountant and Manager to support finance operations and reporting.
• Assist in organizing financial data for audit and compliance purposes.
• Perform ad-hoc finance and administrative support tasks as required.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Bilingual English/Chinese

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Xero

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Payment Processing & Invoice Verification

• Process a high volume of payments with proper supporting documents and approvals.
• Verify invoices, bills, and transaction documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain vendor records and ensure payment details are accurately updated in the system.
• Perform bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.
• Assist in GST/VAT filings and liaise with external tax agents and auditors where required.

Bookkeeping & Daily Accounting Records

• Perform daily bookkeeping entries and ensure timely recording of financial transactions.
• Maintain up-to-date internal accounting records for all entities.
• Ensure proper filing and documentation of all accounting entries.

Reconciliation & Support

• Collaborate closely with the Settlement Team to retrieve, verify, and reconcile transaction data for accurate bookkeeping and monthly management reporting.
• Assist in basic account reconciliations and matching of transaction records.
• Identify and highlight discrepancies for review by senior team members.
• Support month-end closing preparation and data collection.

Team Support

• Work closely with Senior Accountant and Manager to support finance operations and reporting.
• Assist in organizing financial data for audit and compliance purposes.
• Perform ad-hoc finance and administrative support tasks as required.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting / Finance or related field.
• Min 3 years of relevant experience. Prior experience in an accounting firm or professional services environment is highly preferred.
• Detail-oriented and willing to learn.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems Xero.
• Proficient in both English and Chinese (written and spoken), with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with Chinese speaking internal and external stakeholders across functions.
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude and willingness to support cross-functional teams.