Finance and Admin Executive

Role Overview

This role supports the smooth financial, administrative, and operational running of the Singapore office.

The Finance & Administration Executive will be responsible for day-to-day finance operations, statutory compliance, and office administration, working closely with external advisors and Group Finance. The role operates in a lean environment and requires a hands-on professional who is comfortable working autonomously, values accuracy and structure, and takes ownership of end-to-end processes.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting Operations

• Support full-set accounting activities for the Singapore entity, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules for review by Group Finance.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including audit preparation and coordination with external auditors.
• Process invoicing, payments, and financial documentation in line with business activities.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure proper filing of supporting documentation.

Compliance, Tax & Governance

• Support statutory and regulatory compliance in Singapore, including:
  • GST filings and reconciliations
  • Corporate tax computations and submissions
  • ACRA filings and statutory documentation
• Liaise with corporate secretaries, tax agents, auditors, and regulators to ensure all deadlines and requirements are met.
• Maintain compliance calendars, checklists, and internal control documentation.

Budgeting & Expense Management

• Track operating expenses against approved budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare cost reports and highlight variances for management review.
• Support annual budget preparation and periodic reforecasting exercises.

Office Administration & Operations

• Manage day-to-day office administration, including vendors, utilities, insurance, banking administration, and office supplies.
• Coordinate with external service providers such as banks, auditors, corporate secretaries, payroll providers, and insurers.
• Support basic HR administration, including onboarding and offboarding logistics, payroll coordination, and employee documentation.
• Ensure smooth, efficient office operations for the Singapore team.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 3–6 years of relevant experience in finance and accounting, preferably in an SME or regional office environment.
• Hands-on experience with full-set accounts and Singapore statutory requirements (GST, corporate tax, ACRA).
• Strong attention to detail, well-organised, and able to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Comfortable working in a lean, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems; experience working with external advisors is essential.
• Professional, dependable, and able to work with a high level of accuracy and accountability.

Argyll Scott Singapore Pte Ltd
EA License No. 16S8105
Goh Sok Hwee, Florence (Wu Shuhui)
EA Reg No: R1326770