Job Description

Position Overview

We are a fintech company developing and operating web-based services, and we are looking for an Accounting Staff to handle a wide range of accounting and finance responsibilities.

In this role, you will be responsible for hands-on accounting tasks, including bookkeeping, while also being involved in monthly closing processes and overall cash management.

We are looking for someone who can work independently with a certain level of autonomy and take ownership of their responsibilities.

Office Location

River Valley area, 3 minutes walk from Fort Canning MRT station (Downtown Line)

Position

Accounting Executive

Salary

Starting from SGD 4,500 (depending on experience)

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (1-hour break)
Weekends and Singapore public holidays are off

Benefits

Company laptop provided
3-month probation period
Annual salary review (once a year, applicable after 1 year of service)
Annual bonus (minimum 1 month, applicable after 1 year of service)
Annual leave: 14 days
Medical leave (MC) and other leave benefits in accordance with Singapore regulations

Job Responsibilities

Perform daily accounting operations through to monthly closing
Handle bookkeeping and general accounting tasks
Manage cash inflows/outflows, payments, and cash flow
Ensure accuracy of financial data and improve operational quality

Ideal Candidate Profile

Able to execute tasks independently while maintaining a big-picture perspective
Able to identify discrepancies and issues in financial data
Capable of balancing speed and accuracy
Flexible in handling fluctuating workloads and ad hoc tasks
Proactive in improving processes and workflows
Detail-oriented and able to handle numerical data accurately
Able to perform routine tasks with consistency and care
Able to review past data and make independent judgments
Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

We use Slack for internal communication.
As this role primarily involves PC-based work, timely responses during working hours are expected.

Detailed Responsibilities

Daily accounting operations (journal entries, AR/AP, cash management)
Bookkeeping using accounting systems (Xero)
Monthly closing (trial balance, reconciliations, account analysis, reporting)
Review of bookkeeping entries and validation of financial data
Expense claims and payment processing (DBS / Wise online banking)
Cash flow management, fund planning, and foreign exchange execution
Improvement and standardization of operational workflows
Other accounting-related tasks

Requirements

Business-level English
At least 2 years of accounting experience
Understanding of monthly closing processes (equivalent to bookkeeping level 3 knowledge)
Willingness to perform hands-on accounting tasks (data entry, bookkeeping)
Experience with Excel / Google Sheets
Experience using accounting software
High attention to detail and accuracy
Flexible and adaptable mindset
Strong sense of ownership and initiative
Proactive in communicating with relevant stakeholders and able to take ownership of tasks while collaborating effectively across departments.
Ability to identify issues and propose improvements

Preferred Qualifications

Prior work experience in a Japanese company is preferred
Business-level proficiency in Japanese
Experience using accounting software in Singapore (Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, etc.)
High IT literacy
Experience reviewing accounting entries and financial reports
Experience in process improvement and efficiency enhancement
Experience in audit support