Chief Financial Officer

SINGAPORE NATIONAL EMPLOYERS FEDERATION; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The SINGAPORE NATIONAL EMPLOYERS FEDERATION seeks a Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial operations and corporate functions. This role involves implementing financial strategies, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with governance standards. Candidates must be Chartered Accountants with at least 10 years of leadership experience and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in leadership position required.
• Strong personal integrity and a commitment to good governance needed.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans to drive financial health.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term financial strategies aligned with the Federation's mission.
• Oversight of finance and accounting operations and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Lead development of human capital and manage relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Risk Management

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Planning

Education

Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant

Job description

Reports To:

The job holder reports to the Chief Executive Officer and the Finance and Audit Committee (FAC)

Job Overview:

Responsible for organisation’s financial operations and corporate functions covering:

• Strategic financial leadership planning, budgeting, financial health and sustainability, risk management and compliance management.
• Governance and compliance oversight
• Enterprise risk management
• Strategic human capital management, facilities management and procurement
• Corporate planning and corporate secretariat

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and implement long-term financial strategies that align with the Federation’s mission, objectives, and evolving external landscape.
• Oversight of finance and accounting operations, including financial performance monitoring, management reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, analysis, forecasting, statutory reporting, and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Manage internal and external audits and present annual statement of accounts to the Finance & Audit Committee, EXCO, Council and Annual General Meeting.
• Establish practices to minimize financial risks and organizational liabilities, and protect and optimize the financial assets to ensure long-term sustainability and value creation.

2. Risk Management, Governance and Compliance Oversight

• Lead cross-departmental reviews to enhance governance in operations and project management, especially in managing grants and programmes involving public funds,
• Ensure compliance with the Trade Unions Act and other relevant legislations and embed a culture of financial integrity and compliance throughout the Federation.
• Lead scenario analysis and broader enterprise risk management efforts to ensure strategic preparedness, organizational resilience and financial/business continuity.

3. Strategic Human Capital Management

• Ensure human resource strategy is align with the Federation’s goals and focus areas.
• Manage development of human capital to ensure sustainability and success.
• Oversight of human resource policies and compliance with relevant legislations and manage manpower cost and optimisation of resources to support strategic initiatives.

4. Corporate Planning and Corporate Secretariat

• Lead development and execution of the Federation’s corporate strategy and workplan and performance monitoring.
• Oversight of corporate secretariat functions and council affairs.
• Manage Council, Council Committees and Management meetings.
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications:

• Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant with at least 10 years of relevant experience in leadership position.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans and drive financial health and business growth.
• Strong personal integrity and a commitment to good governance.
• Strong leadership, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.