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Accounts Assistant


Jewish Welfare Board, Singapore, The
Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Accounts Receivable (AR) & Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Handle daily AR/AP functions, including data entry and journal posting.
  • Prepare invoices for all revenue streams.
  • Match collections with invoices and update accounting records accurately.
  • Track outstanding payments and follow up with customers and donors.
  • Perform AR/AP reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.

2. Bank & POS Reconciliation
  • Maintain and reconcile bank accounts on a regular basis.
  • Reconcile POS transactions with bank deposits and investigate variances where necessary.
  • Financial Schedules & Reporting
  • Maintain fixed assets schedules and balance sheet item schedules.
  • Extract, transform, and load (ETL) financial and operational data from various departments for accounting and reporting purposes.
  • Support the Finance Team in preparing monthly and annual closing reports.

3. Payments & Payroll
  • Process weekly payment runs to suppliers and vendors.
  • Process staff claims and assist in payroll preparation.
  • Manage petty cash transactions and ensure proper documentation.

4. General Finance Support
  • Assist in monthly and annual closing processes through preparation of journals, schedules, and reconciliations.
  • Perform ad-hoc and one-off finance or administrative tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications
  • Diploma or above in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 1-2 years of accounting experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
  • Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team..

Desired attributes:
  • Strong Attention to Detail - Ensures accuracy in data entry, reconciliations, and financial records.
  • High Level of Integrity - Handles sensitive financial information with confidentiality and professionalism.
  • Organised and Efficient - Able to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities.
  • Proactive and Responsible - Takes initiative to follow up, resolve discrepancies, and improve processes.
  • Strong Communication Skills - Able to communicate clearly with internal teams, customers, donors, and vendors.
  • Analytical Mindset - Comfortable working with numbers and identifying irregularities in data or transactions.
  • Team Player - Works collaboratively within the finance team and with other departments.
  • Adaptable and Willing to Learn - Open to new systems, processes, and evolving responsibilities.
  • Good Problem-Solving Skills - Able to handle issues independently and propose practical solutions.
  • Customer-Service Oriented - Approaches internal and external stakeholders with patience and professionalism.
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JOB SUMMARY
Accounts Assistant
Jewish Welfare Board, Singapore, The
Singapore
10 hours ago
N/A
Full-time

Accounts Assistant