Assistant Finance Manager

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international school in Singapore is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager. The successful candidate will have over 5 years in Finance and Accounting, and strong communication and leadership skills. This role involves managing financial tasks, supporting various teams, and maintaining a results-driven approach. Applicants should also possess a recognized degree in Finance/Accounts, with IT skills in Microsoft Office. A commitment to diversity and early applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Finance and Accounting.
• Experience in Accounts Receivable.
• Competent in Microsoft IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial tasks and ensure accurate reporting.
• Lead a team and maintain results-oriented focus.
• Interact with diverse individuals at all organizational levels.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong leadership

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong administrative and organization skills

Ability to manage several tasks simultaneously

Results-oriented

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounts

ACCA / CPA preferred

Minimum accounting diploma/degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database management

Email

Internet navigation

Job description

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

An exciting opportunity has opened for anAssistantFinance Managerat theAustralian International School! Ifyou are passionate about making a positive impact and are driven by growth anddevelopment, this role is perfect for you!

Position Requirements:

• Excellentcommunication skills – oral and written English, numeracy & analyticalskills
• Excellentinterpersonal skills – dealing with children, adults, staff – persons ofdifferent cultures & backgrounds
• Flexiblewith regards to changing duties
• Capacityto manage several tasks simultaneously and within work deadlines
• Results-oriented,high accountability and maturity with the ability to set priorities
• Strongleadership and excellent people management and development skills
• Abilityto work individually, as a member of a team and interact at all levelswithin the organisation
• Strongleadership and excellent people management and development skills
• Result-oriented,high accountability and maturity with the ability to set priorities
• Strongadministrative and organisation skills

Qualifications:

• AccountsReceivable experience
• Atleast 5 years of experience in Finance and Accounting
• Arecognized Degree in Finance/Accounts, ACCA / CPA preferred
• Minimumof accounting diploma / degree
• Preferencefor current bookkeeping / accounting experience / debt collection
• Experienced& competent IT Microsoft skills - Word, Excel, databases, email andInternet

Access the full Job Description for this rolehere.

How to Apply

Complete this application before the closing date of15January 2026.

We believe having a diverse workforce makes us better,smarter and happier and so welcome applicants from all backgrounds, genders,and races. We have an unwavering commitment to being fair and equitable in ourrecruitment process.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the rightto interview and appoint prior to the closing date for the right applicant.

Applicants who have not heard from us by the closing datemust assume that, on this occasion, their application has been unsuccessful.