Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant, Singapore

Are you ready to join a team in a global company where you will be handling accounting such as account receivable and payable for our business? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then, it’s time to join Western Union as a Major Incident Manager.

Western Union powers your pursuit.

In this role you will be responsible for handling day-to-day settlement accounting operations, Accounts Payable for settlement amounts, Accounts Receivable from branches, coordinating with branches, completing reconciliations, dealing with internal functions etc.

This position will also be responsible for ensuring timely close of settlement related journals for group reporting each month, completing balance sheet reconciliations, coordinating with auditors etc.

Role Responsibilities

• Preparing customer bank book, bank reconciliation & comparing to cash reports from branches 30% of your time
• Checking, Responding & Pasting daily branch emails 20% of your time
• Preparing Daily WUNCC payments & daily Audit check, weekly invoicing to sub agents for money transfer & FX share of commission & FX & thereafter its related payments 20 % of your time
• Monthly Matching of branch per MTCN level from WUPOS to voyager settlement   report 15% of your time
• Month end preparation of accounting templates for posting to accounting system & thereafter preparation of balance sheet schedules preparation for upload to WU system. MAS reporting. Prepare external auditors supporting documents request 15% of your time

Role Requirements

• Fresh graduates or candidates with 1–2 years of experience
• GCE A-Level or Diploma in Accounting is preferred
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Comfortable working with numbers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with Microsoft Access is a plus
• Problem-solving mindset
• Shows initiative and can work independently
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Meticulous with a strong eye for detail
• Strong business writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in English is a must

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next.

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company transforming lives and communities. To support this, we have launched a Digital Banking Service and Wallet across several European markets to enhance our customers’ experiences by offering a state-of-the-art digital Ecosystem. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward.

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for the Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few
(https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your Singapore specific benefits include:

• 21 days holidays
• Birthday Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Global Recognition and Rewards Programs
• Employee Wellness

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, solve problems together, and innovate. 

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

07-21-2025

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.