Accounting Associate
Job Summary
The Finance Associate will manage financial statements, oversee financial reporting, and ensure GST compliance for a steel trading company. This role involves performing financial analysis, preparing documentation, and coordinating audit activities. Additionally, the position requires providing general office administration support to ensure smooth business operations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly financial statements and reports
- Ensure GST compliance and tax schedule preparation
- Manage daily bank balances and cash flow updates
- Coordinate audit activities and maintain financial records
Required Skills
- Diploma in Finance or Accounting
- 3 years of relevant experience
- Proficiency in MYOB, U8, and Excel
- Knowledge of audit and reconciliation processes
Job Details
Job Description
This is a full-time, on-site position located in Singapore for a Finance Associate. The role involves managing financial statements, overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with GST regulations, and providing office administration support. Responsibilities include conducting financial analysis, preparing documentation, coordinating administrative tasks, and offering general office support to enable smooth business operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparation of monthly balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.
- Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system in a timely manner.
- Monitor daily bank balances and assist in the preparation of weekly cash flow updates and payment processing.
- Assist in the coordination of audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Support the preparation of documents for GST filing and corporate tax schedules.
- Assist in maintaining a proper filing system for all financial records and support ad-hoc administrative or project tasks as required.
- Assist in preparing draft responses to queries from bankers, auditors, or counterparties.
- Comply with established financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure data integrity.
- Consistently stay abreast with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in finance.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Diploma in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- 3 years of working experience in finance, accounting, or data entry roles.
- Prior experience working in an audit firm is preferred.
- Familiar with accounting software (e.g., MYOB, U8) and Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Table).
- Basic understanding of bank transactions, TT payments, and reconciliation processes.
- Coordination with internal departments and external parties (banks, vendors).