Corporate Administration & Finance, Manager

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

Job summary

A leading disaster relief agency in Singapore seeks a Manager in Corporate Administration and Finance. This role will oversee the agency's financial and administrative operations, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and managing budgets. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience in finance and administration. Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential. Join us in making a difference through humanitarian aid and support.

Benefits

Commensurate salary and benefits based on experience

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of relevant experience in administration and finance roles.
• Demonstrated responsibility for accounting, budgeting, and compliance functions.
• Experience supporting audits and internal control processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial operations including accounting and documentation of income and expenditure.
• Support the preparation and monitoring of budgets and financial reporting.
• Coordinate the annual audit process and support compliance with regulations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Financial knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Job description

Established in 2003, Mercy Relief has evolved into Singapore's leading independent disaster relief agency with dedicated leadership, capacity building expertise and an affiliate network operating across the entire disaster management cycle.

We provide aid within 72 hours in the aftermath of a disaster. Our goal is to empower communities in five key areas: water & sanitation, shelter, sustainable livelihoods, healthcare and education. In two decades, Mercy Relief has undertaken 126 relief operations, disbursed over $48.6 million in relief funds across 31 countries. We have implemented 105 post-disaster projects and impacted over 3 million lives.

As a Manager in Corporate Administration and Finance, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective day-to-day management of Mercy Relief’s administrative and financial operations. This position requires a dependable and detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills, sound financial knowledge, and a clear understanding of compliance and internal controls in a regulated charity environment.

Key Responsibility Areas:

1. Financial Administration and Accounting: Manage day-to-day financial operations, including financial accounting, documentation of income and expenditure, and maintenance of accurate financial records in accordance with organisational policies and statutory requirements.
2. Budgeting, Monitoring and Financial Reporting: Support the preparation and monitoring of annual budgets and forecasts. Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and analyses for internal management review.
3. Cashflow and Expenditure Management: Monitor cash balances, prepare cashflow forecasts, and support the management of payments, receipts, and disbursements to ensure financial discipline and liquidity.
4. Governance and Statutory Compliance: Support compliance with the Charities Act, Charity Code of Governance, IPC requirements, and other relevant regulations. Maintain organisational filings, records, and documentation required for statutory and governance purposes.
5. Audit and Financial Controls: Coordinate the annual audit process and support internal and external audit requirements. Maintain and apply internal financial controls, procedures, and documentation for accountability and risk mitigation.
6. Corporate Administration and Secretariat Support: Manage organisational administrative processes, including contracts, service agreements, insurance coverage, records management, and liaison with external service providers such as auditors and legal advisors.
7. Systems, Policies and Process Management: Implement and maintain administrative and financial systems, policies, and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance across the organisation.
8. Cross-Departmental Support: Coordinate administrative and finance matters across departments and work closely with programme and communications teams to support integrated planning, reporting, and operational needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A professional qualification is an advantage.
• Relevant experience (5–8 years) in administration and finance roles, with demonstratedresponsibility for accounting, budgeting, and compliance functions.
• Working knowledge of charity accounting, governance requirements, and statutory compliance frameworks in Singapore is preferred.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience supporting audits, financial reporting, and internal control processes.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with internal teams and external service providers.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to organisational accountability.

Additional Information:

• Mercy Relief is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience, qualifications and performance.

Join Mercy Relief in making a difference in the lives of those in need around the world. Be a part of our dedicated team committed to humanitarian aid and assistance.