Overseas Accounting Associate (Regional - OAD)

About the role

Singapore Airlines' Finance Division is looking for an Associate to join its Overseas Accounting department. The role supports regional stations with accounting controls, month-end closing, general ledger follow-up, budget and forecasting, and operational accounting.

Key responsibilities

• Review and complete monthly accounts receivable, accounts payable, accruals and cash audit checklist, and follow up on abnormalities with the accountant and stations
• Monitor and liaise with stations so they follow the procedures and policies in the Finance Manual, and support ad-hoc queries from them
• Assist with the review of station month-end financial closing activities
• Ensure prompt clearance of suspense accounts and help stations post entries for account clearance
• Follow up with stations on defaulted and aged debts to provide provisions for doubtful debt
• Act as business partner with station units on variance analysis of operational expenses, review quarterly Budgetary Control Statement reports, and assist with the annual operating budget exercise
• Handle requests for billing to subsidiaries or third parties and process requests for new SAP access against the Segregation of Duty matrix
• Take part in User Acceptance Testing for system enhancements and other assigned projects

Required profile

• Diploma in Accountancy or similar
• Meticulous, self-driven, able to work independently and in a team
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Fresh graduates and candidates with work experience are both welcome

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel and Word
• IT savvy