Finance Specialist

Posted 3 Days Ago
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Singapore, SGP
In-Office
Junior
Biotech
The Role
Supports financial operations through accounting entries, bank reconciliations, cash tracking, management reporting, closing activities, treasury administration, fixed-asset records, compliance, audit preparation, and finance-related administrative tasks. The role also maintains vendor and customer data, coordinates with stakeholders, and contributes to process improvement initiatives. It is a one-year contract requiring accounting or finance education, Excel proficiency, and strong accuracy and organizational skills.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Opportunity:
This is a one-year contract position supporting financial operations, reporting, treasury, compliance, and administrative functions within the finance team.

Financial Operations

  • Assist in maintaining accurate financial records and accounting entries.
  • Perform bank reconciliations and cash flow tracking.

Financial Reporting

  • Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports.
  • Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
  • Prepare financial schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents.

Treasury and Cash Management

  • Monitor daily cash positions and bank balances.
  • Maintain records of fixed assets and capital expenditure.

Compliance and Audit Support

  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and statutory requirements.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and requested documents.
  • Maintain proper financial documentation and filing systems.

Administrative Support

  • Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders on finance-related matters.
  • Assist in maintaining vendor and customer master data.
  • Support ad-hoc projects and finance process improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience

  • Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related disciplines.
  • 1-3 years of relevant finance or accounting experience preferred.
  • Fresh graduates with relevant qualifications are welcome to apply.

Skills & Competencies

  • Good understanding of accounting and financial principles.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or similar is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Good organizational and time management skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

*One-year contract position

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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Skills Required

  • Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline
  • 1–3 years of relevant finance or accounting experience
  • Understanding of accounting and financial principles
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
  • Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or similar
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High accuracy and attention to detail
  • Good organizational and time management skills
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Avantor Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Avantor and has not been reviewed or approved by Avantor.

  • Healthcare Strength — Core medical coverage, wellness resources, and an Employee Assistance Program are characterized as solid, with insurance often seen as competitive. Day-one eligibility in some roles and localized wellness programs for associates and families reinforce perceived healthcare value.
  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) program provides a company match with immediate vesting and a range of investment options, standing out as a strong savings feature. An employee stock purchase plan and profit-sharing elements further bolster long-term financial benefits.
  • Parental & Family Support — Enhanced family-building benefits include paid parental leave, fertility/IVF support, and expanded gender-affirming coverage. These inclusive policies provide meaningful support for caregivers and families.

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The Company
HQ: Radnor, PA
9,968 Employees
Year Founded: 1904

What We Do

Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. We set science in motion to create a better world. More than 13,500 strong, our associates are passionate about our mission to set science in motion to create a better world. We share enthusiasm for innovation, excellence, and achievement. Whether we are collaborating with our customers to advance science or solve multifaceted problems, we help them reach their goals more efficiently and effectively. Visit our website to learn more about Avantor. From FORTUNE. © 2021 FORTUNE Media IP Limited All rights reserved. Used under license. FORTUNE is a registered trademark of FORTUNE Media IP Limited and is used under license. FORTUNE and FORTUNE Media IP Limited are not affiliated with and do not endorse products or services of, Avantor.

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