Role Overview
This role supports the smooth financial, administrative, and operational running of the Singapore office.The Finance & Administration Executive will be responsible for day-to-day finance operations, statutory compliance, and office administration, working closely with external advisors and Group Finance. The role operates in a lean environment and requires a hands-on professional who is comfortable working autonomously, values accuracy and structure, and takes ownership of end-to-end processes.
Key Responsibilities
Finance & Accounting Operations
- Support full-set accounting activities for the Singapore entity, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules for review by Group Finance.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including audit preparation and coordination with external auditors.
- Process invoicing, payments, and financial documentation in line with business activities.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure proper filing of supporting documentation.
Compliance, Tax & Governance
- Support statutory and regulatory compliance in Singapore, including:
- GST filings and reconciliations
- Corporate tax computations and submissions
- ACRA filings and statutory documentation
- Liaise with corporate secretaries, tax agents, auditors, and regulators to ensure all deadlines and requirements are met.
- Maintain compliance calendars, checklists, and internal control documentation.
Budgeting & Expense Management
- Track operating expenses against approved budgets and forecasts.
- Prepare cost reports and highlight variances for management review.
- Support annual budget preparation and periodic reforecasting exercises.
Office Administration & Operations
- Manage day-to-day office administration, including vendors, utilities, insurance, banking administration, and office supplies.
- Coordinate with external service providers such as banks, auditors, corporate secretaries, payroll providers, and insurers.
- Support basic HR administration, including onboarding and offboarding logistics, payroll coordination, and employee documentation.
- Ensure smooth, efficient office operations for the Singapore team.
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- At least 3-6 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, preferably in an SME or regional office environment.
- Hands-on experience with full-set accounts and Singapore statutory requirements (GST, corporate tax, ACRA).
- Strong attention to detail, well-organised, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Comfortable working in a lean, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems; experience working with external advisors is essential.
- Professional, dependable, and able to work with a high level of accuracy and accountability.
Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd
EA License No. 16S8105
Goh Sok Hwee, Florence (Wu Shuhui)
EA Reg No: R1326770
