Junior Accountant Operations Finance

Job Responsibilities 1. Accounting Operations, Processes & Systems (55% of time) - Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts in the company's cloud accounting system (Xero or equivalent) - Manage accounts payable and receivable, including preparation and issuance of invoices to customers, agents and partners - Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts, bank reconciliations and supporting schedules - Support GST filing and liaise with outsourced accounting partner on tax submissions and statutory compliance - Prepare year-end audit schedules and co-ordinate with external auditors on relevant areas of responsibility - Assist in the development and documentation of finance SOPs and internal policies - Maintain proper filing and archival of all financial records and contracts 2. Operational Support — Procurement, Inventory & Laboratory Consumables (25% of time) - Manage purchase orders and coordinate procurement of laboratory raw materials, reagents and consumables - Maintain inventory records and assist in periodic stock counts; flag reorder thresholds - Liaise with external suppliers and agents on pricing, delivery timelines and invoice reconciliation - Monitor purchase orders against approved budgets and escalate variances - Support the set-up and maintenance of procurement SOPs and supplier records 3. Human Resources Administration (15% of time) - Administer payroll processing in liaison with the outsourced accounting partner and MOM requirements - Maintain employee records, leave tracking and CPF submissions - Support onboarding administration, including documentation, equipment tracking and IT access coordination - Assist with grant-related HR reporting - Provide general office administration support 4. Financial Planning Support & Career Development (5% of time) - Assist in preparing budget templates, variance analyses and use-of-funds schedules - Participate in Series A fundraising administration and data room maintenance - Engage in structured mentoring program Job Requirements - Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline - 1–3 years of commercial accounting experience; recent graduates with strong internship records are welcome - Prior exposure to startup, life sciences, healthcare or research environment is an advantage - Genuine interest in the biotech and life sciences sector - Capable of working in a lean environment with broad responsibilities - CPA/CA/ACCA pursuit is supported Key Skills and Competencies - Proficient in written and spoken English; Mandarin language skills are an advantage - Hands-on proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel in particular) - Working knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks or comparable cloud accounting software - Ability to multi-task across finance, operations and HR duties - Strong organizing skills with an ability to independently manage deadlines and deliverables - Collaborative, low-ego working style