Accounting Associate
Job Summary
We are seeking a Finance Associate to assist with month-end and year-end closing processes for a Research Institute. The role focuses on execution, including handling journal entries, reconciliations, and grant utilisation. You will work within a team to ensure financial accuracy and provide essential audit support.
Responsibilities
- Manage grant utilisation entries
- Perform month-end and year-end closing
- Handle intercompany reconciliations
- Support audit processes and queries
- Prepare financial schedules and statements
Required Skills
- Diploma in Accountancy
- 1-2 years accounting experience
- Proficiency in MS Office
- SAP/S4 HANA experience
- Strong analytical and communication skills
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Post and review grant utilisation entries to match grant income with expenses.
- Support month-end and year-end closing for allocated Research Institutes.
- Prepare and follow up on monthly accounting schedules.
- Handle intercompany (InterCo) and intracompany (IntraCo) reconciliations.
- Support audit fieldwork — respond to auditor queries on selected samples.
- Assist in consolidation of accounts for mid-year and final financial statements.
- Ad-hoc finance tasks as assigned.
Requirements:
- GCE 'A' Levels OR Diploma in Accountancy.
- At least 1–2 years of relevant finance/accounting experience.
- Strong analytical, communication, and time management skills.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with SAP (S4 HANA is a plus).
- A good team player who can work independently when needed.