Finance Executive / Specialist (1-Year Contract)

Who we are: 

minden.ai is a technology venture founded by Temasek in strategic partnership with DFI Retail Group and coalition partners DBS Bank, Cold Storage, Gojek, Mandai Wildlife Group and Singtel. We are on a mission to redefine the engagement between brands and consumers in Southeast Asia. 

The way we work: 

At Minden, we treat each other with respect. We embrace authenticity and transparency. We pride ourselves on agility and innovation, and believe in embracing continuous learning and self-improvement. We strive to be the preferred employer by providing comprehensive benefits, a dynamic and exciting working environment, work-life balance and effort recognition.

We are looking for a Finance Executive / Specialist to join our Finance team on a 1-year contract. This role will support the day-to-day finance operations, month-end closing, partner reconciliations and statutory audit activities while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

As a Finance Executive / Specialist, you will assist in:

General Ledger

• Prepare journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, reclassifications and provisions, in accordance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure the chart of accounts is applied accurately and consistently.
• Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations, investigate variances and resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including the preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.

Partner Reconciliation

• Perform regular reconciliations of partner, related-party and intercompany accounts, including accounts receivable and accounts payable balances.
• Prepare and circulate partner and intercompany balance confirmations, and follow up with counterparties to ensure timely responses.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies identified during reconciliation and confirmation processes.

Audit Support

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for statutory audits.
• Respond to auditor requests by providing reconciliations, general ledger extracts and supporting documentation.
• Assist the Finance team in tracking and resolving outstanding audit queries.

What You Should Have

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in finance or accounting. Experience in general ledger accounting, reconciliations and month-end closing will be an advantage.
• Working knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).
• Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g. Xero or similar ERP/accounting software) and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience supporting statutory audits or working with external auditors is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Well organised, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Able to commit to a 1-year fixed-term contract.