Assistant Manager, Finance (School East & School West)

-; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a Finance Supervisor to oversee their junior finance team. Responsibilities include closing accounts on a timely basis, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and managing accounting software systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in accounting tools such as Xero. This role requires strong analytical skills and effective communication across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Accounting/Finance experience.
• 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Independent and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the junior finance team.
• Ensure monthly and year-end accounts closing.
• Prepare and submit quarterly and yearly reports.

Skills

Proficient in MS Excel

Proficient in MS Word

Experience in Xero accounting software

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Xero

ApprovalMax

Job description

OVERVIEW

Overall supervision of the School East and School West junior finance team to ensure that accounts are closed timely on a monthly basis as well as year-end closing. To assist in the development, performance and maintenance of the financial activities of the organization.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervision of junior staff, train and appraise them
• Daily/ weekly checking of POs, AR, staff claims and Giro payment
• Monthly audit schedule and Balance Sheet reconciliation
• Monthly payroll checking, preparation of FAID for School's clients
• Preparation and submission of quarterly and yearly statistical reports to Government for School
• Provide timely, accurate and relevant recording, reporting and analysis of financial information
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements and budget performance on monthly and yearly basis
• Update of yearly budget in the accounting system
• Liaise with auditors pertaining to accounting matters
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards
• To manage the Xero accounting system, the ApprovalMax PO system for School East and School West
• Liaise with the vendor on trouble shooting of both system issues
• Work under the supervision of the Head of Department, Finance
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Ad-hoc matters relating to accounts

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Min 5 years of Accounting/ Finance experience and 2 years in supervisory role
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word and experience in accounting software such as Xero and ApprovalMax
• Independent, highly organized and motivated
• Proactive, resourceful with eye for details and accuracy
• Meticulous, possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good team player with positive attitude and good communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across organisation
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and reconciliation

Working Location: 65 Pasir Ris Drive 1 Singapore 519529