175 Basic Accounting Tasks jobs in Singapore

Logistics, Warehouse & Transportation industry

Job Purpose: To ensure timely and accurate processing of customer invoices, collections, reconciliations, and support in maintaining the company's cash flow and financial records.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue customer invoices in accordance with company policies.

• Monitor accounts receivable ledger and ensure timely collections.

• Follow up with clients on outstanding payments and resolve billing discrepancies.

• Post receipts and allocate payments accurately.

• Perform account reconciliations and maintain accurate records.

• Assist with month-end closing activities.

• Prepare aging reports and highlight overdue accounts.

• Support audit requirements and provide necessary documentation.

• Assist the finance team with general accounting and administrative tasks.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 1–3 years of experience in accounts receivable / Finance Assistant role.

• Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles.

• Proficient in MS Excel and accounting software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, Xero).

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet deadlines.

Competencies:

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking.

• Ability to work independently and in a team.

• Strong sense of responsibility and integrity.

Working Conditions:

• Office-based role

• Working Hours: 9.00 am to 6.00 pm (Monday to Friday)

• Job Type: Permanent / Full Time- Salary: $2,500 - $2,800

1. Provide administrative support by performing clerical tasks such as filing, handling mails, replying to emails, and bookkeeping.

2. Assist in processing payments and recording transactions.

3. Process approved invoices for payments.

4. Assist with invoices and ensure records are kept in order.

5. Assist with issuing of invoices – Accounts Receivables

6. Work closely with Office Manager, HR, and directors to manage supplier's records

7. Assist with processing petty cash

8. Updating accounts payable and receivable records

9. To update Office Manager and HR information communicated by suppliers/vendors and let us know if there are any issue/problems arising to it.

10. Assist with extracting records (bank statements and merchant payments)

11. Scan supplier's invoice into respective Xero accounts

Location: Taiseng

Working Days: 5 days

We are a pharmaceutical and healthcare products company committed to delivering quality medicines and services to our partners and clients. We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Receivable Executive to join our finance team.

• Manage and monitor the company's accounts receivable ledger, ensuring timely collection of payments.
• Issue invoices, credit notes, and statements to customers accurately and promptly.
• Perform regular reconciliation of AR accounts and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Handle customer billing inquiries and resolve discrepancies in a professional manner.
• Work closely with sales and operations teams to ensure billing accuracy and resolve payment disputes.
• Prepare AR reports, aging analysis, and collection forecasts for management review.
• Support month-end closing activities and assist in internal/external audits.
• Maintain compliance with accounting policies, company guidelines, and relevant statutory requirements.

• Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in accounts receivable or general accounting (fresh graduates with internship experience may also be considered).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar systems).
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a proactive and responsible attitude.

For interested applicants, please email your UPDATED CV to

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Careerstar International Pte Ltd

EA License No: 03C3254

EA Personnel No: R

EA Personnel Name: Chin Lee WeiAccounts Receivable (AR) Executive

Looking for A/R Clerk to join a fast growing energetic team in the logistics industry. Part timers also eligible to apply.

1. Monthly Billing of Invoices

2. Computation of diesel usage

3. LTA transfer of vehicles

4. Tallying of vehicle sales

5. Computation of monthly sales report

6. Ad hoc administrative works

• Manage and optimise accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely collections and reduction of outstanding debts.
• Prepare and issue accurate sales invoices, debit notes, and customer statements; maintain up-to-date records in the financial system.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing and collection issues, and support month-end closing activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Participate in finance system enhancements, digitalisation initiatives, and ad-hoc projects to improve operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Accounting or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in accounts receivable within the logistics industry .
• Proficient in ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to meet tight reporting deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

If you are keen to apply for the position, kindly email your detailed resume in MS Word to -

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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EA Licence: 19C9701

Registration: R

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1970, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), S.A of Geneva, Switzerland, is one of the world's leading container shipping lines. We are a privately-owned global organization operating a network of over 675 offices in 155 countries, employing a team of over 200,000 dedicated individuals. We have an established fleet of 900 container vessels and 7 aircraft with an intake capacity of circa 27 million TEU carried annually. Our global sailing schedules cover 300 routes, calling at 520 ports, allowing us to deliver our clients' cargo almost anywhere in the world.

Operating as independent national carriers, with sea freight offering complemented by our integrated warehousing and haulage services, we offer customers a true door-to-door and global service with unrivalled local knowledge. Trained and experienced experts for our full range of services, including reefer, out-of-gauge, breakbulk and each of our trade services, gives us the ability to uphold the personal service we're globally recognized for, offering customers peace-of-mind that we will be on-hand to help whenever we are needed.

An opportunity is now available for a career-minded individual to join us in MSC South East Asia (Singapore) Pte Ltd, as Executive, Accounts Receivable.

DESIGNATION : Executive, Accounts Receivable (Shipping, 1 year contract)

RESPONSIBILITIES

We Offer

You will embark on a great journey with excellent career development opportunities in a global organization. As the Executive, Accounts Receivable, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting while identifying risk and control gaps and supporting the organisation's strategic financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

Elsewhere Freight Control and Receivables

• Ensure timely posting of invoices, credit notes, and journal vouchers.
• Monitor Elsewhere Freight payables and ensure prompt billing and collections in compliance with internal policies.
• Perform monthly reconciliation, billing completeness checks, and manage disputes effectively.
• Handle adjustments (credit/debit notes, supplementary invoices), resolve client and port queries in line with internal guidelines.
• Respond to emails from clients, ports, agencies, regional offices, and MSC Geneva within 24 hours and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Ensure dues are collected on time, matched to invoices, and strictly managed within credit terms.
• Conduct regular client follow-ups to resolve non-payment issues and expedite receipts.
• Provide backup support during team members' absences for invoicing, Self-Billing Report (SBR) issuance, collections matching, and email handling.

Collections Matching

• Verify cheque collections daily and reconcile against receipt logs.
• Ensure accurate posting and client account matching in SAP, and deposit cheques promptly.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies (e.g., short/over-payments, incorrect currency, invalid cheques).
• Liaise with clients and colleagues on receipt allocations and returned cheques.
• Maintain and update cheque return summaries, informing management accordingly.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of negative balances.
• Prepare debtor Statement of Account (SOA) reconciliations.

Reporting and Management Deliverables

• Prepare weekly cashflow forecast and demurrage collection reports.
• Submit monthly Accounts Receivable (AR) ageing and KPI reports.
• Reconcile monthly invoice-to-be-issued accounts.
• Report on monthly credit terms granted to clients.
• Assist in preparing materials and outstanding items for AR ageing meetings.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Raise OVA service requests for timely resolution of system bugs or issues.
• Identify and follow through on system or process misalignments to drive standardization and improvements in AR processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Who We Are Looking For

• Minimum Diploma or Degree in Accountancy, Finance, ACCA, or equivalent.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in accounts receivables or credit control.
• Preferably 1-2 years of hands-on experience with multi-module ERP or SAP systems in end-to-end receivables processes.
• Proficient in MS Excel, with strong skills in formula creation and data manipulation for handling high-volume reports.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word and Outlook.
• Familiarity with IFRS, SFRS, and local tax laws and systems is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• High level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
• Organized, analytical, and detail-oriented.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Resilient under pressure and adaptable to change.
• Self-driven and collaborative, able to work independently and within a team.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented, with strong organisational skills.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Adaptable and resilient under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

OTHER INFORMATION

Application Deadline

If you are up for the challenge, you could be our new colleague

Please send updated CV by clicking on the Apply Now button.

Kindly indicate your current availability period, current salary & expected salary when you submit your application.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1970, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), S.A of Geneva, Switzerland, is one of the world's leading container shipping lines. We are a privately-owned global organization operating a network of over 675 offices in 155 countries, employing a team of over 200,000 dedicated individuals. We have an established fleet of 900 container vessels and 7 aircraft with an intake capacity of circa 27 million TEU carried annually. Our global sailing schedules cover 300 routes, calling at 520 ports, allowing us to deliver our clients' cargo almost anywhere in the world.

Operating as independent national carriers, with sea freight offering complemented by our integrated warehousing and haulage services, we offer customers a true door-to-door and global service with unrivalled local knowledge. Trained and experienced experts for our full range of services, including reefer, out-of-gauge, breakbulk and each of our trade services, gives us the ability to uphold the personal service we're globally recognized for, offering customers peace-of-mind that we will be on-hand to help whenever we are needed.

An opportunity is now available for a career-minded individual to join us in MSC South East Asia (Singapore) Pte Ltd, as Executive, Accounts Receivable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We Offer

You will embark on a great journey with excellent career development opportunities in a global organization. As the Executive, Accounts Receivable, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting while identifying risk and control gaps and supporting the organisation's strategic financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

Elsewhere Freight Control and Receivables

• Ensure timely posting of invoices, credit notes, and journal vouchers.
• Monitor Elsewhere Freight payables and ensure prompt billing and collections in compliance with internal policies.
• Perform monthly reconciliation, billing completeness checks, and manage disputes effectively.
• Handle adjustments (credit/debit notes, supplementary invoices), resolve client and port queries in line with internal guidelines.
• Respond to emails from clients, ports, agencies, regional offices, and MSC Geneva within 24 hours and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Ensure dues are collected on time, matched to invoices, and strictly managed within credit terms.
• Conduct regular client follow-ups to resolve non-payment issues and expedite receipts.
• Provide backup support during team members' absences for invoicing, Self-Billing Report (SBR) issuance, collections matching, and email handling.

Collections Matching

• Verify cheque collections daily and reconcile against receipt logs.
• Ensure accurate posting and client account matching in SAP, and deposit cheques promptly.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies (e.g., short/over-payments, incorrect currency, invalid cheques).
• Liaise with clients and colleagues on receipt allocations and returned cheques.
• Maintain and update cheque return summaries, informing management accordingly.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of negative balances.
• Prepare debtor Statement of Account (SOA) reconciliations.

Reporting and Management Deliverables

• Prepare weekly cashflow forecast and demurrage collection reports.
• Submit monthly Accounts Receivable (AR) ageing and KPI reports.
• Reconcile monthly invoice-to-be-issued accounts.
• Report on monthly credit terms granted to clients.
• Assist in preparing materials and outstanding items for AR ageing meetings.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Raise OVA service requests for timely resolution of system bugs or issues.
• Identify and follow through on system or process misalignments to drive standardization and improvements in AR processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Who We Are Looking For

• Minimum Diploma or Degree in Accountancy, Finance, ACCA, or equivalent.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in accounts receivables or credit control.
• Preferably 1-2 years of hands-on experience with multi-module ERP or SAP systems in end-to-end receivables processes.
• Proficient in MS Excel, with strong skills in formula creation and data manipulation for handling high-volume reports.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word and Outlook.
• Familiarity with IFRS, SFRS, and local tax laws and systems is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• High level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
• Organized, analytical, and detail-oriented.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Resilient under pressure and adaptable to change.
• Self-driven and collaborative, able to work independently and within a team.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented, with strong organisational skills.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Adaptable and resilient under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

OTHER INFORMATION

Application Deadline

If you are up for the challenge, you could be our new colleague

Please send updated CV by clicking on the Apply Now button.

Kindly indicate your current availability period , current salary & expected salary when you submit your application.

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Mediterranean Shipping Company South East Asia (Singapore) Pte Ltd

We Offer

You will embark on a great journey with excellent career development opportunities in a global organization. As the Executive, Accounts Receivable, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting while identifying risk and control gaps and supporting the organisation's strategic financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

Elsewhere Freight Control and Receivables

• Ensure timely posting of invoices, credit notes, and journal vouchers.
• Monitor Elsewhere Freight payables and ensure prompt billing and collections in compliance with internal policies.
• Perform monthly reconciliation, billing completeness checks, and manage disputes effectively.
• Handle adjustments (credit/debit notes, supplementary invoices), resolve client and port queries in line with internal guidelines.
• Respond to emails from clients, ports, agencies, regional offices, and MSC Geneva within 24 hours and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Ensure dues are collected on time, matched to invoices, and strictly managed within credit terms.
• Conduct regular client follow-ups to resolve non-payment issues and expedite receipts.
• Provide backup support during team members' absences for invoicing, Self-Billing Report (SBR) issuance, collections matching, and email handling.

Collections Matching

• Verify cheque collections daily and reconcile against receipt logs.
• Ensure accurate posting and client account matching in SAP, and deposit cheques promptly.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies (e.g., short/over-payments, incorrect currency, invalid cheques).
• Liaise with clients and colleagues on receipt allocations and returned cheques.
• Maintain and update cheque return summaries, informing management accordingly.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of negative balances.
• Prepare debtor Statement of Account (SOA) reconciliations.

Reporting and Management Deliverables

• Prepare weekly cashflow forecast and demurrage collection reports.
• Submit monthly Accounts Receivable (AR) ageing and KPI reports.
• Reconcile monthly invoice-to-be-issued accounts.
• Report on monthly credit terms granted to clients.
• Assist in preparing materials and outstanding items for AR ageing meetings.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Raise OVA service requests for timely resolution of system bugs or issues.
• Identify and follow through on system or process misalignments to drive standardization and improvements in AR processes.

Qualifications

Who We Are Looking For

• Minimum Diploma or Degree in Accountancy, Finance, ACCA, or equivalent.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in accounts receivables or credit control.
• Preferably 1-2 years of hands-on experience with multi-module ERP or SAP systems in end-to-end receivables processes.
• Proficient in MS Excel, with strong skills in formula creation and data manipulation for handling high-volume reports.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word and Outlook.
• Familiarity with IFRS, SFRS, and local tax laws and systems is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• High level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
• Organized, analytical, and detail-oriented.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Resilient under pressure and adaptable to change.
• Self-driven and collaborative, able to work independently and within a team.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented, with strong organisational skills.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
• Adaptable and resilient under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Other Information

Application Deadline

If you are up for the challenge, you could be our new colleague

Please send updated CV by clicking on the Apply Now button.

Kindly indicate your current availability period, current salary & expected salary when you submit your application.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1970, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), S.A of Geneva, Switzerland, is one of the world's leading container shipping lines. We are a privately-owned global organization operating a network of over 675 offices in 155 countries, employing a team of over 200,000 dedicated individuals. We have an established fleet of 900 container vessels and 7 aircraft with an intake capacity of circa 27 million TEU carried annually. Our global sailing schedules cover 300 routes, calling at 520 ports, allowing us to deliver our clients' cargo almost anywhere in the world.

Operating as independent national carriers, with sea freight offering complemented by our integrated warehousing and haulage services, we offer customers a true door-to-door and global service with unrivalled local knowledge. Trained and experienced experts for our full range of services, including reefer, out-of-gauge, breakbulk and each of our trade services, gives us the ability to uphold the personal service we're globally recognized for, offering customers peace-of-mind that we will be on-hand to help whenever we are needed.

An opportunity is now available for a career-minded individual to join us in MSC South East Asia (Singapore) Pte Ltd, as Manager, Accounts Receivable.

DESIGNATION : Manager, Accounts Receivable (Shipping, 6 Month Contract)

RESPONSIBILITIES

We Offer

You will embark on a great journey with excellent career development opportunities in a global organization. As Manager, Accounts Receivable you will join a dynamic team responsible for the financial reports and management reporting for Singapore as well as maintaining and executing financial controls in compliance with Company policies, Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Finance Manager, your main responsibility is to lead the functions of Accounts Receivable which includes timely billing and collections, disputes management and reporting function. Manage other AR related activities, including process improvements. Back-up for Senior Finance Manager and other AR team members.

Your key responsibilities include the following:

• Ensure that e-mails with customer, ports, agencies, ARO and MSC Geneva are replied timely and issues/disputes are resolved expeditiously.

• Ensure that invoices are raised timely.

• Ensure that customers' outstanding is collected timey and collections are recorded in SAP timely.

• Ensure that refunds are correctly processed.

• Assess creditworthiness of new customer and propose the appropriate credit limits and period to be granted.

• Carry out mid-year and annual customer credit assessment.

• Ensure that customer details, credit limits and period are updated in SAP Debtor Master Data.

• Ensure that all adjustments and reversal entries are valid and supported.

• Collaborate with other functional teams and departments for compliance of internal controls and effective risks mitigation.

• Related tasks as assigned, including back-up to Senior Finance Manager and other AR Team members during their absence.

Reporting and Deliverables to Management

• Ensure that customers' outstanding is collected timely.

• Ensure that collections are recorded in SAP timely.

• Ensure that weekly collection forecast is prepared timely and accurate.

• Ensure that credit limits are reviewed regularly and seek for temporary increase of credit limit timely.

• Ensure that annual customer credit assessments are carried out timely.

• Ensure that monthly FTRA (AR Ageing Report) is prepared and submitted timely.

• Ensure that monthly Detention and Demurrage report is prepared and submitted timely.

• Ensure that monthly Agency KPI report is prepared and submitted timely.

• Ensure monthly Elsewhere Freight Collection Suspense Account is reconciled.

• Ensure monthly local income is reconciled against total number of BL/DOs.

• Work closely with internal and external auditors to resolve any issues raised.

Systems and Process Improvement

• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to drive process improvements.

• Identify system / process misalignments to drive standardisation and improvement, raise request and follow-through closure with system support.

Team Management and Development

• Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop team members on their daily work performance to ensure KPIs are met.

• Develop performance measurements to drive individual and team performance.

• Serve as a coach / mentor and provide technical financial advice and knowledge to direct reports and team members.

• Demonstrate commitment to professional self-development to employees within the team.

• Evaluate the team structure as required for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.

• Identify and initiate improvement areas and develop good accounting control procedures and best practices to enhance overall accounting operations, work quality and efficiency.

• Be constantly updated on global MSC SOPs and policies on tasks, strong grasp of applicable IFRS Accounting Standards and GST compliance requirements.

• Enforce and guide team on regulatory developments and Company / MSC policy changes.

• Support Senior Finance Manager and CFO in new initiatives or projects as and when required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Who We Are Looking For

• Min Degree in Accountancy / Finance, ACCA or equivalent.

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of relevant work experience in accounts receivable and credit control.

• Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience leading a team.

• Experience in managing changes and thrive in dealing with challenging business environment.

• Experience in shipping / freight forwarding industry is an added advantage.

• Good knowledge of IFRS and SFRS accounting standards.

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Experienced in using SAP financial system and related data flow.

• Good command in written and verbal English language for effective communication.

• High level of Integrity and Ethics.

• Organised and possess strong analytical skills with an eye for details.

• Ability to manage time well to meet tight deadlines and multi-task.

• Able to work under stress and adaptable to changes.

• Self-initiative individual who can work well in a team.

• People Management qualities with the ability to lead, develop and drive performance of direct reports.

OTHER INFORMATION

Application Deadline

If you are up for the challenge, you could be our new colleague

Please send updated CV by clicking on the Apply Now button.

Kindly indicate your current availability period, current salary & expected salary when you submit your application.