Accounting Executive (AR)

Accounting Executive (Credit Control / Accounts Receivables) 
Location: Singapore
Employment Type: 6 Months Contract

About the Role
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Executive (Credit Control) to join a Reinsurance Accounting team on a 6 Months Contract basis.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing credit control, reinsurance accounting, receivables and payables reconciliation, payment processing, and stakeholder management. You will play a key role in ensuring timely collections, accurate settlements, and smooth day-to-day accounting operations while supporting both internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
Credit Control & Account Management

• Manage a portfolio of direct and intermediary accounts.
• Monitor debtor and creditor balances to ensure timely collection of receivables and settlement of payables.
• Reconcile Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) balances and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure outstanding balances are accurately analysed and cleared from accounting systems.
• Handle collection activities, payment negotiations, and resolution of account disputes.

Accounting & Reconciliation

• Process insurance and reinsurance receipts and payments.
• Prepare and support cash application and AR/AP reconciliation activities.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of accounting entries between systems.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting documentation where required.
• Generate monthly reports and perform account analysis to support business operations.

Payment Processing

• Prepare and process payments through banking and accounting platforms.
• Ensure all payments are completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Support daily cash reporting and monthly revaluation activities.

Stakeholder Management

• Respond promptly to enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Work closely with technical and operational teams to resolve settlement and accounting-related issues.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth workflow and operational efficiency.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Support process improvement initiatives and operational enhancement projects.
• Participate in ad hoc assignments and projects as assigned by management.

Requirements
Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• 0 –3 years of experience in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable, Collections, Finance Operations, or a related accounting function.
• Candidates with experience in the insurance or reinsurance industry will have an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong experience in debt collection, payment negotiations, and dispute resolution.
• Good understanding of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes.
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Why Join?

• Gain valuable exposure within the insurance and reinsurance industry.
• Opportunity to work with regional stakeholders and accounting operations.
• Hands-on experience in credit control, reconciliation, and finance operations.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

If you are a meticulous finance professional with strong reconciliation and credit control experience, we would love to hear from you.

How to Apply: Interested applicants, please click on the “Apply Now” to submit your updated resume.

Please note: Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes.


Cheah Wei Ee
Team Lead - Contracting
EA Personnel No: R23114782
Peoplebank Singapore Pte Ltd | EA Licence No: 08C5248