Assistant Manager/Manager (Finance Services Department)

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

Job summary

A leading public organization in Singapore is seeking a Finance professional to oversee accounting functions and ensure compliance with financial policies. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Accountancy with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing accounts payable, performing financial reporting, and preparing audit schedules. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for liaising with various departments. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform finance and accounting functions including revenue collection and accounts payable.
• Review of work processes for system enhancement and internal controls.
• Prepare audit schedules for statutory and other audits.

Skills

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Accounting principles

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Accountancy or related discipline

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

What the role is:

Working in the Finance Services Department, you will be responsible for the following:

What you will be working on:

• Perform finance and accounting functions, including but restricted to accounting for daily revenue collection, accounts payable, month and year-end closing, fixed assets, fees and charges costing, bank reconciliations and prepare management reports
• Review of work processes for system enhancement and internal controls
• Lead in the preparation, consolidation, and submission of periodic returns
• Liaise with departments/divisions and ministries/agencies on returns and submissions
• Provide advice and support on financial matters
• Prepare audit schedules for statutory and other audits
• Attend to requests or enquiries from external and internal customers

What we are looking for:

The job might be for you if you possess the following qualities:

• A Degree in Accountancy or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Independent, hardworking, positive, and highly motivated, flexible, and resourceful
• Meticulous and able to exercise sound judgement and work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A good team player and able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Organised and able to multi-task
• Self-driven and always ready to strive for improvement

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

About National Environment Agency

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations. For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg