Head (Business Operations) - Government / Public Service Experience Preferred

REDDOT HUNTERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent international non-profit organization in Singapore is seeking a Head of Business Operations. This role involves overseeing finance, HR, and office administration, ensuring efficient operations while leading a small team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in finance and corporate functions, with strong leadership skills. This role welcomes applicants from all nationalities and residency statuses.

Qualifications

• About 15 years of work experience, with at least 7 covering internal finance.
• At least five years of prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial administration and annual budget development.
• Manage HR processes, including recruitment and onboarding.
• Ensure smooth office administration and maintenance.

Skills

Financial acumen

Leadership

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Our client is an international non-profit organisation headquartered in Singapore. They work with

governments to build capabilities through training, hands-on projects and partnerships, and

knowledge creation and sharing.

Due to organization expansion, they are currently seeking to hire a qualified talent for a newly

created role:

Head (Business Operations) - Government / Public Service Experience Preferred

The Business Operations team is responsible for ensuring the organization's operations run smoothly. It has three core functions: Finance, Office Administration and HR.

The Head of Business Operations will report to the Chief Executive Officer and will supervise a team of 3-4 persons.

Key Responsibilities

Finance

Working with an a external accounting vendor, the Head will oversee key processes pertaining to financial administration:

• Monitor and track expenditure and revenue
• Regular financial reporting
• Payments and invoicing

Develop annual budget in alignment with organization's strategy, and support the CEO to prepare budget submissions

Coordinate annual audit process

Develop and maintain financial policies, procurement policies, and internal controls and systems

Review and assess on financial implications in relation to corporate structure

Office Administration

Oversee staff to identify and maintain the office space, ensuring that it continues to be a conducive space for staff to work in.

Oversee the proper procurement and maintenance of physical infrastructure, materials and tools for the office, including IT infrastructure and services

Oversee the development and maintenance of core organisational systems that support efficient business operations, such as its Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system

HR/TA

Oversee the administration of HR processes and policies, including areas that touch on confidential matters. This includes staff recruitment, contract preparation (for employees), staff onboarding and offboarding, statutory HR reporting, and updating of employee contracts (where relevant and required), leave administration, etc.

Oversee the development and maintenance of key HR-related SOPs, including those for staff onboarding and offboarding, and staff recruitment

Develop HR policies for approval by Senior Management. These could include areas such as wage setting, staff training and development, competency mapping and benefits

Strategic HR planning and management

Handle disciplinary and employee conduct issues

Experience and Qualifications

About 15 years of work experience, with at least 7 covering internal finance or treasury functions.

Experience in other corporate functions (i.e. HR and Office Administration) would be preferred.

At least five years of prior supervisory experience, with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams

Experience working in small companies, especially in the non-profit space, would be preferred

Possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university

Skills and Aptitudes

Financial acumen and strategic resource planning

Ability to pivot to new and unfamiliar areas

Leadership and people development

Collaborative and proactive with joint solutioning

This position is based in Singapore. We welcome applicants of any nationality and residency status. Please send a detailed CV and cover letter to Daniel Yuan at [e-mail]