Management Associate - Finance

Cigna Europe Insurance Company S.A.-N.V. Singapore Branch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Singapore is seeking a Management Associate on a 2-year contract, potentially transitioning to a permanent role. Responsibilities include supporting the accounting team with vendor payments and reconciliations, reviewing expense transactions, and preparing financial reports. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related fields and be proficient in Excel. The role demands strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a cross-functional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or related field.
• Experience in Oracle accounting system would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook is a must.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accounting team in handling vendor payments and staff reimbursement.
• Review expense transactions for correct classification and accounting.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and support GL close process.
• Monthly reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve reconciliation issues.

Skills

Attention to details

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics

Tools

Oracle accounting system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Critical Tasks and Expected Contributions/Results:

• Support the Accounting team in handling vendor payments and staff reimbursement

• Review expense transactions to ensure they are correctly classified and accounted for in the General Ledger.

• Support the month-end GL close process by ensuring monthly journals entries are prepared accurately and recorded on a timely basis.

• Perform monthly reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts as assigned

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports

• Work with various stakeholders to investigate and resolve reconciliation issues identified.

• Work closely with other team members to support insurance-related finance operational activities relating to premium and commissions

• Support the Accounting Supervisor and wider finance team in various ad hoc projects.

• Assist in other general day-to-day finance operations and control activities as required

Key Challenges/Anticipated Changes in Environment:

• Working with cross functional teams in a global environment

• Strong sense of ownership and willingness to move forward despite ambiguity

• Ability to effectively problem-solve and collaborate with others to resolve issues

Developmental Value of Position:

• Opportunity to work with colleagues across different functions and entities

Experience/Knowledge, Education and Other Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree majoring in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics or related field

• Experience in Oracle accounting system would be advantageous but not essential

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook is a must

Personal Competencies Required:

• Attention to details

• High level of numeracy & accuracy

• Sound insight in economic change, political threats, business opportunity / threats and internal strengths and weaknesses

• Analytical and commercially aware

• Able to multi-task and work under time pressure

• Strong analytical skills

• Good interpersonal skills

• Good organizational skills

• Adaptable

• Self-motivated, responsible and holds self and others accountable to meet commitments

• Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear

• Resourceful and independent

*The Management Associate role is a 2-year contract position, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent role upon successful completion of the 2-year contract.

About The Cigna Group

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.