Senior Finance Associate

Lucence; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering precision oncology company based in Singapore is seeking a Senior Finance Associate to manage financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role may require collaboration across regions and demands strong communication skills. The company does not sponsor employment visas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant finance or accounting experience, ideally in a startup or fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of executing collections and maintaining strong relationships with institutional partners.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and lead proactive collection efforts with hospitals and partners.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve variances.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACCA certification or a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Peakflo

SAP

Job description

About us

Lucence is a pioneering precision oncology company with a bold vision: a world where cancer is defeated through early detection and timely treatment. Our cutting-edge liquid biopsy tests use advanced molecular profiling to guide personalized cancer therapies, transforming how cancer is diagnosed and treated. At Lucence, we are shaping the future of precision medicine by capturing both genetic and cellular data from a single blood draw, bringing us closer to our mission of overcoming cancer.

Senior Finance Associate

As a Senior Finance Associate at Lucence, you will play a pivotal role in managing and improving core financial operations. You will be responsible for accurate reporting, timely collections from hospitals and research partners and regulatory compliance in a high-growth, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and lead proactive collection efforts with hospitals, healthcare institutions, and strategic partners.
• Perform 3-way matching of purchase orders, delivery orders and invoices to facilitate timely and accurate payment processing.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and resolve variances promptly.
• Support timely financial closing processes, including supplier-level reconciliations for monthly reporting.
• Prepare quarterly GST submissions to IRAS in accordance with local tax regulations.
• Support all year-end audit activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with research, operations, and commercial teams—across Singapore, the US, and Hong Kong—to ensure financial accuracy and accountability.
• Support the Senior Finance Manager in budgeting and forecasting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts in financial systems, workflows, and internal policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• ACCA certification or a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant finance or accounting experience, ideally in a startup or fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of executing collections and maintaining strong relationships with institutional partners.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, Peakflo, SAP) is a plus.
• Sharp attention to detail with the ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.
• Role can be based in Singapore or US headquarters.
• Applicants must be authorised to work in the stated location. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.