Hybrid Accounting Intern, Singapore

at Aqua Expeditions

• Job title: Accounting Intern, Singapore
• Job type: Internship
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: SGD 800 - SGD 900 per month
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Tech skills: Oracle
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Singapore

About the role

• Accounting Intern supporting finance department operations at Aqua Expeditions in Singapore. Assisting with financial transactions, reporting, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Record and process invoices, payments, receipts, and journal entries accurately and on time.
• Daily monitoring of collections and communication to internal sales and reservation team in a timely manner.
• Weekly group cash and bank reporting to internal management.
• Regularly reconcile bank statements with internal records, identify discrepancies, and coordinate corrections as needed.
• Support the accounting team in closing financial periods by compiling supporting documents, preparing necessary schedules, and ensuring all relevant transactions are captured.
• Update and maintain the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers for accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and inventory.
• Review and process employee expense claims in accordance with company policy, flagging inconsistencies or policy breaches for further review.
• Compile requested documents and assist external auditors during audits.
• Assist in routine financial reports for internal management, including cash flow statements, profit and loss summaries, and balance sheets.
• Oversee and reconcile petty cash transactions, ensuring proper documentation and authorization.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date digital and physical filing systems for supporting documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with organizational financial policies, regulatory guidelines, and ethical standards.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and suggest improvements for greater efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• A diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, Oracle, SAP) and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Ability to analyze financial data, reconcile accounts, and identify errors or inconsistencies.
• Exceptional accuracy in data entry and financial record-keeping.
• Clear verbal and written communication abilities to work effectively with colleagues and management.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks to deadlines.
• Demonstrated honesty and ethical behavior when handling sensitive financial data.
• Collaborative attitude and willingness to support other members of the finance team as needed.