Officer, Finance

EdirectInsure Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking an Accounts Receivable professional in Singapore. This role involves managing the full Accounts Receivable function, ensuring timely month-end closes, and collaborating with teams on overdue payments. Ideal candidates will have significant experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in relevant tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in Accounts Receivable role.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
• Knowledge of financial services and insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end Accounts Receivable function.
• Conduct month-end closing and credit control meetings.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve system issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Time management

Communication

Education

Diploma in Accounting or Business

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Oracle

Job description

In this position you will....

Be responsible for supporting the collection process for Agency business in Singapore. The ideal candidate is accurate, focused, understands the basic principles of accounting, disciplined and open to learn and develop. You will see process controls as a challenge to embrace and will also point out areas for improvement in processes and systems. The position demands someone who is open to change and likes an environment that is in transformation and growing.

You will be responsible for…

End to end Accounts Receivable function which includes but not limited to following:

• Timely month-end close for Accounts Receivables
• Responsible for monthly credit control meeting
• Monitor and follow up closely with marketing colleagues and or customers on overdue payments.
• Timely month end closing for Accounts Receivable function.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliation.
• Assume the coordinator role for the legacy system for any issues or upgrades
• Carry out ad hoc and other duties assigned by manager
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles in accordance with local and international framework/standards

For you to be successful…

We expect you to be able to demonstrate the following key competencies

Impactful

• Has a clear understanding of team’s objectives and aligns efforts to these.
• Seeks necessary information on which to base decisions and is comfortable recommending an approach
• Maintains commitment to achieving goals in the face of obstacles

Communication

• Communicates clearly and actively listens to others
• Provides others with information they need in a timely manner
• Receptive to feedback and appropriately expresses own opinions

Collaborative

• Co-operates with team members to resolve problems and achieve goals
• Offers support and contributes to the delivery of shared goals. Displays loyalty and trust to team.

You will require the following qualifications and skills

• Preferably holding a Diploma, CAT or Business relevant disciplines
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Accounts receivable role
• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Good time-management skills and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Full set experience will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge/experience of financial services/insurance industry and experience in Oracle would be an advantage