Accounting Assistant

at  Bruker Singapore Pte Ltd

Bruker is enabling scientists to make breakthrough discoveries and develop new applications that improve the quality of human life. Bruker’s high performance scientific instruments and high value analytical and diagnostic solutions enable scientists to explore life and materials at molecular, cellular, and microscopic levels. In close cooperation with our customers, Bruker is enabling innovation, improved productivity, and customer success in life science molecular and cell biology research, in applied and pharma applications, in microscopy and nanoanalysis, as well as in industrial applications. Today, worldwide more than 8500 employees are working on this permanent challenge at over 90 locations.
Bruker offers differentiated, high-value life science and diagnostics systems and solutions in preclinical imaging, clinical phenomics research, proteomics and multiomics, spatial and single-cell biology, functional structural and condensate biology, as well as in clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostics.
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A key member of the Singapore Finance and Accounting team and reports to the Accountant. This position is to support the finance department in carrying out the responsibilities of handling daily operational accounting, month close and statutory/other audit. Will have opportunities to interact directly with various stakeholders in Singapore finance, commercial and business partners.

• Perform day-to-day operational matters – Accounts Payable and General Ledger adjustments
• Active management of accounts payable (3rd party and Intercompany) coordination with external consultant for reconciliation
• Support in bank reconciliation, cashflow report and cash application of bank related transactions
• Perform payment cycle and preparation of payment runs
• Support Accountant in Month End Close activities, Balance Sheet Reconciliations in compliance with SOX regulations
• Support Accountant in audit schedule preparations for internal and external audits in compliance with US GAAP, Local GAAP and SOX
• Support inventory stock takes at year end for locations in the office and third-party warehouse, its reconciliations and reporting
• Any ad-hoc and other duties as assigned by the management

To be successful in this position, you will posses:

• At least Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent with basic understanding of accounting principles and local accounting practices.
• 1-2 Yrs of work experience will be an added advantage
• A good team player with positive attitude
• Meticulous with an eye for details
• Possess initiative and have a strong sense of responsibility
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel & other Microsoft Office Applications
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• SAP knowledge (Good to have)

• Perform day-to-day operational matters – Accounts Payable and General Ledger adjustments
• Active management of accounts payable (3rd party and Intercompany) coordination with external consultant for reconciliation
• Support in bank reconciliation, cashflow report and cash application of bank related transactions
• Perform payment cycle and preparation of payment runs
• Support Accountant in Month End Close activities, Balance Sheet Reconciliations in compliance with SOX regulations
• Support Accountant in audit schedule preparations for internal and external audits in compliance with US GAAP, Local GAAP and SOX
• Support inventory stock takes at year end for locations in the office and third-party warehouse, its reconciliations and reporting
• Any ad-hoc and other duties as assigned by the managemen