Accountant

New Hope Community Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New Hope Community Services in Singapore is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee accounting, reporting, budgeting, and tax compliance. You will collaborate with heads of departments to align financial plans with strategic objectives and drive process improvements.

The role requires strong analytical skills, good communication, and leadership to guide the finance team while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in relevant disciplines.
• 3-5 years of relevant working experience in similar sectors.
• Experience in the Social Service sector would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and ensure the accuracy and timely submission of monthly and year-end management reports and analysis by reviewing submissions from subordinates.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts, collaborate cross-functionally with HODs to support and align financial plans with business objectives.
• Strong in analysis of financial numbers; highlight any discrepancies or issues.
• Ensure books are maintained in compliance with relevant accounting standards and company policy.
• Review and ensure tax compliance for activities including GST and corporate tax computation and tax-related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with group policies and local statutory requirements.
• Provide commentaries on operational performance and support planning, operations, and implementation of financial controls.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and participate in continual process re-engineering.
• Provide support and guidance to the finance team, fostering a collaborative working environment.
• Assist in treasury and bank-related matters including cashflow forecast.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Adaptability

Collaboration

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Education

Degree or Diploma

3-5 years finance experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Managing accounting and ensure the accuracy and timely submission of monthly and year-end management reports and analysis by reviewing submissions from subordinates.
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts, collaborate cross-functionally with HODs to support and align financial plans with business objectives.
• Strong in analysis of financial numbers; and to highlight any discrepancies or issues.
• Strong relevant accounting knowledge and updates of relevant Accounting Standards and company policy to ensure books are maintained in compliance and order.
• Review and ensure tax compliance for activities including GST and corporate tax computation and tax-related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with group policies and local statutory requirements.
• Providing commentaries on operational performance and support operational planning, operations, and implementation of financial and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the implementation of best practices; and this may include review of policies and continual process re-engineering.
• Provide support and guidance to the finance team, fostering a collaborative and productive working environment.
• Assist in treasury and bank related matters including cashflow forecast.

Others

• Any other related duties in New Hope CS as assigned by the Reporting Officer.

3. Accountability

• Reports to Finance Manager and / or Director of Finance and Corporate Services

4. Competency Requirements

Core Competencies

• Communication:Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective communication with residents, team, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Leadership:Excellent team player with strong leadership and responsibility skills.
• Adaptability:Strong team player who is resourceful, adaptable, and able to perform multitasks under a given timeline.
• Collaboration:Willing to work with the homeless and destitute. Able to handle shelter residents politely yet firmly.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently.

Technical Competencies

• Proficiency in IT Systems and Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Education and Experience:

• Minimum Degree or Diploma in relevant disciplines
• 3 - 5 years of relevant working experience in similar sectors
• Relevant finance experience in the Social Service sector would be an advantage.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of the position. You may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.