Finance Associate

Company Description

Protege Fund Services is an independent Singapore based Fund Administrator. We serve a growing list of sophisticated client base ranging from individual private clients to large financial corporations.

We believe in building a long-term working relationship with our clients to create successful partnerships through customized and innovative solutions. Safeguarding our clients privacy and confidentiality interests through robust operational processes and original solutions is our top priority.

Overview:

The Finance Associateis responsible for overseeing the accounting, financial management and reporting activities of the company, including budget planning, financial analysis, and providing strategic financial advice to support the executive management team in making informed business decisions.

Job Description:

1. Manage full set of accounts for 6-8 entities, including documentation and all related entries, such as posting General Journals and keying in related accounting entries into accounting systems.
2. Ensure the Trial Balance is accurate and that all ledgers (GL, AR, AP, PA, Assets, Inventories, and Liabilities) are regularly reviewed, updated, and reconciled.
3. Prepare and submit monthly management reports, coordinate and prepare financial operating budgets, financial forecasts, and variance reports, and MAS regulatory returns on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
4. Ensure timely invoicing, collections, and payment of vendor invoices.
5. Ensure compliance with all tax, licensing, and statutory obligations, including the preparation and filing of quarterly GST returns and other statutory filings such as ACRA and XBRL.
6. Audit preparation and coordination including assisting in the preparation and coordination of external audits.
7. Other ad'hoc finance and administrative tasks.

Requirements:

1. Diploma or degree in Accountancy or equivalent.
2. Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience.
3. Have prior experience in handling full set of accounts and statutory reporting.
4. Independent to fulfil tasks and a team player to perform tasks in the company workflow.
5. Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint
6. Proficient in Accounting software such as Xero
7. Excellent Interpersonal Skills
8. Ability to work well with various stakeholders in organization
9. Good communication skills
10. Self-starter and Independent thinker