Assistant Manager

EduCare Specialist Services; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational service provider in Singapore is seeking a finance operations support professional to oversee invoicing, payments, and tax compliance. This role requires a diploma or degree in Accounting or Finance, and familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite. Candidates will lead financial reporting, governance processes, and assist with audits. Successful applicants will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities. This is a full-time position with a 1-year contract, supporting career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in finance operations; donations accounting is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail with good organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist in raising and processing invoices via TenderBoard.
• Coordinate with accounting vendors for timely closing of management accounts.
• Prepare and review quarterly budget-to-actual variance analyses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

Tools

NetSuite

TenderBoard

DBS IDEAL

Job description

About the Role

This role supports finance operations, reporting, and governance within Corporate Services, ensuring accurate invoicing, payments, tax compliance, and budget controls. It coordinates with outsourced vendors on financial reporting, supports audits and donations accounting, and assists with finance committee meetings. The role also contributes to process improvements and system enhancements to strengthen financial controls and efficiency.

• Contract Duration: 1-year contract
• Working Hours: 5-days work week, 8:30am to 6:00pm

Financial Operations & Accounting

• Oversee and assist in the raising and processing of invoices via TenderBoard.
• Coordinate with outsourced accounting vendors to ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing of management accounts.
• Review payment supporting documents to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Review GST and withholding tax treatments, ensuring accurate tax reporting and timely submissions to IRAS.
• Coordinate and process budget transfers in NetSuite, ensuring sufficient budget availability and adherence to approved budget controls.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and review quarterly budget-to-actual variance analyses, including clear and concise commentary.
• Support annual budget exercises, including the preparation of budget instructions and consolidation of submissions for management review.

Governance, Compliance & Audit Support

• Provide coordination and support for internal and external audits, ensuring timely submission of schedules and required documentation.
• Oversee the issuance of donation receipts in compliance with IPC regulations.
• Assist with and coordinate IRAS submissions relating to donations.

Committee Secretariat & Meeting Support

• Coordinate Finance Committee meetings, including preparation of papers, agenda management, accurate minute-taking, and tracking of follow-up action items.

Process Improvement & Systems Support

• Proactively identify and support process improvements, automation opportunities, and productivity enhancements within Finance.
• Support finance-led projects, including system enhancements, process reviews, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Assist in conducting finance-related briefings and training sessions to enhance staff financial literacy.

Other Duties

• Perform ad-hoc duties and special assignments as required to support departmental and organisational objectives.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Prior experience in finance operations; exposure to donations accounting or the public / non-profit sector is an advantage
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite), TenderBoard, and DBS IDEAL is preferred
• Strong attention to detail with good organisational and time-management skills
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a structured environment
• Candidates seeking career development and progression are encouraged to apply

Interested candidates, please click APPLY or email your updated CV to: [e-mail]. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Jennifer Tho WY
Educare Human Capital
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