Junior Accountant (Korean speaking)

The Company
Our client is an international energy trading company headquartered in Singapore. The firm operates within the global oil, gas, and energy commodities market, managing the trading and distribution of energy products across multiple regions.

With a lean and collaborative finance team supporting its regional operations, the company offers a stable environment where finance professionals can gain exposure to commodity trading operations, cross-border transactions, and regional finance processes.

Summary
This role sits within the finance team and focuses primarily on Accounts Payable and month-end accounting support. The successful candidate will handle invoice processing, assist with financial closing activities, and support compliance requirements such as GST filings.

As the finance team works closely with regional stakeholders and headquarters in Korea, the role will require occasional communication in Korean for coordination and reporting purposes.

Responsibilities

• Handle Accounts Payable (AP) including invoice verification, processing and payment preparation
• Ensure accurate recording of transactions in the accounting system
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations
• Prepare GST filings and support tax compliance requirement
• Maintain proper accounting documentation and records
• Liaise with vendors, internal stakeholders, and Korea HQ on finance matters
• Provide support for audits and other finance related tasks when required

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• 1 - 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in AP or general accounting
• Basic knowledge of GST and month-end closing processes
• Ability to communicate in Korean (for coordination with headquarters in Korea)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• Detail-oriented with good organisational skills
• Able to work independently in a small finance team environment