Accounting Associate

The Accounting Associate is responsible for the day-to-day accounting, bookkeeping, and reconciliation of the Group, including the holding company and all subsidiaries. This role is highly operational and execution-focused, ensuring that all accounting records are complete, accurate, and up-to-date to support monthly and year-end closing, audits, and statutory requirements. Primary Responsibilities: - Bookkeeping & Accounting Operations - Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records for the Group by performing regular bookkeeping entries and ensuring proper classification of all income and expenses. - Reconciliation - Perform bank, partner, and intercompany reconciliations, and promptly investigate and resolve any discrepancies. - Audit & Compliance Support - Support interim and year-end audits, including preparation of audit schedules, responding to audit queries, and ensuring all group accounting records are accurate and audit-ready. Secondary Responsibilities: - Month End & Year End Closing - Support and execute monthly and year-end closing activities by preparing required schedules and working papers, and ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded before closing deadlines. - Prepare and process payments and expenses with proper documentation and approvals, maintain organized records for audit and compliance, and liaise with internal and external parties on payment and reconciliation matters. - Assisting the management with related administrative and general requirements of the business as and when required (we’re a fast-scaling start-up so everyone chips in anything and everything!) Requirements: - Diploma / Degree in Accounting or related field with a passion for bookkeeping - Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, provided they demonstrate strong academic results and a good understanding of basic accounting entries. - 1 to 2 years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting operations, or reconciliation roles is an added advantage but not required. - Comfortable handling high transaction volumes and repetitive tasks, with proficiency in Excel functions. - Experience with cloud accounting systems (e.g. QuickBooks, Xero, etc.) is an added advantage - Detail-oriented, systematic, and result oriented - Ability to perform at a high level without significant supervision and with attention to detail - Ability to be a team player and act professionally and ethically Key Focus of the Role: - Execution-driven, hands-on accounting and bookkeeping - Accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial records - Strong reconciliation skills across multiple entities - Minimal involvement in strategy, budgeting, valuation, or investor work