Accountant (1 year Contract)

PERSOL; Lavender (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to support finance operations, payments administration, controls, and reporting across various programmes. The role suits someone who thrives in a structured environment, handles financial transactions, monitors fund utilisation, and contributes to governance and process improvements.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, ensure timely execution, perform reconciliations, assist audits, and maintain accurate records to support

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in accountancy, finance, business or related discipline.
• At least 3 years' experience in finance operations, accounting, payments processing or related functions.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliation processes and reporting practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable with financial systems.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Meticulous and accurate in handling records.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and processing of payments and financial transactions.
• Monitor operational workflows to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Review supporting documentation and ensure records are properly maintained.
• Assist in resolving payment and operational issues.
• Perform reviews of financial transactions and supporting records.
• Ensure compliance with established finance procedures and internal controls.
• Identify exceptions and assist in escalating issues where necessary.
• Support audit reviews and the preparation of required documentation.
• Perform and review reconciliations between operational and financial records.
• Investigate discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking / prioritization

Stakeholder management

Education

Accountancy/Finance degree or diploma

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive finance professional to support finance operations, payment administration, financial controls, and reporting activities across various programmes and initiatives. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working in a structured environment, handling financial transactions, monitoring fund utilisation, ensuring compliance with established procedures, and contributing to the smooth running of daily operations. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and support operational excellence through effective financial management, process improvements, and strong governance practices.

Key responsibilities

• Support the administration and processing of payments and financial transactions.
• Monitor operational workflows to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Review supporting documentation and ensure records are properly maintained.
• Assist in resolving payment and operational issues.
• Perform reviews of financial transactions and supporting records.
• Ensure compliance with established finance procedures and internal controls.
• Identify exceptions and assist in escalating issues where necessary.
• Support audit reviews and the preparation of required documentation.
• Perform and review reconciliations between operational and financial records.
• Investigate discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in finance operations, accounting, payments processing, financial administration, or related functions.
• Good understanding of financial controls, reconciliation processes, and reporting practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with financial systems.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Meticulous, responsible and committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

EA License No: 01C4934 PERSOL Singapore Pte Ltd

EA Personnel No: R1107106

Wong Chee Ann Jacky