China Re Group is the largest reinsurance group in Asia and the 8th globally by gross premium income. The Group is rated “A (excellent)” continuously by A.M. Best since 2010, rated “A+” or “A” continuously by Standard & Poor’s since 2014.
In 2016, we set up China Re Singapore Branch with the approval of a license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Our office is located within Raffles Place, at CapitaGreen on Market Street. Currently, we are writing both life and general business in the Asia Pacific region.
We are now seeking to fill the following position in our Singapore team.
Accountant
Responsibilities:
As the Accountant within the Finance Accounting and Reporting team, your role is to support the FM and the scope includes the following:
• Upload external vendors’ invoices to expense system and ensure payment process is initiated on an accurate and timely basis.
• Ensure staff reimbursements raised in expense system adhere to the Branch’s expense policy and proper supporting documents are provided.
• Prepare and process payments for the invoices and staff reimbursements.
• Prepare monthly accounting journal entries including accruals and prepayments. Ensure journal entries posted are accurate and well-supported with proper documentation.
• Perform month-end closing procedures and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Prepare GST Form 5 return for quarterly submission.
• Provide support during year end audit.
• Assist to prepare business performance reports and ability to extract financial data for Finance and other business functions when assigned.
• Support budget and forecast activities when needed.
• Compliance with accounting standards, accounting control procedures and statutory requirements.
• Other ad-hoc duties as assigned.
Requirements:
• Min. Diploma in Accountancy with at least 3 years of relevant working experience
• Proficient in MS Office
• Prior experience with Oracle & SICS will be advantageous but not a must
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and meet deadlines
• Fluent in English and preferably in Mandarin to commuicate with head office colleagues
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
• Meticulous with attention to details, self-motivated, and able to work well in a team
We regret that only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents need to apply for the position. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
