Executive – Finance (1-year Contract)

Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programmes

Job summary

SINDA's Finance team seeks a detail-oriented professional to strengthen governance, improve efficiency, and support digital finance initiatives. You will handle core accounting processes, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities include processing payments and donations in NetSuite, supporting budgets and forecasts, assisting month-end closes, coordinating audits, and driving finance automation with Power BI and other tools.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or Finance or equivalent professional qualification.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience; internship or project exposure welcomed.
• Experience in SOP documentation and process mapping (Visio or similar).
• Proficient with Microsoft 365; exposure to dashboards or automation tools is a plus.
• Experience in NetSuite and TenderBoard is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process payments and donations via NetSuite in a timely, accurate manner.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closes, including schedules and documentation.
• Coordinate audit documentation with internal and external parties.
• Ensure compliance with SFRS and internal controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes for governance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

TenderBoard

Power BI

Excel

Visio

RPA

Power Automate

Job description

SINDA seeks a detail-oriented individual to join our Finance team and play a key role in strengthening financial governance, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting digital and AI-driven transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in finance processes and documentation and be able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Financial Accounting Duties (Operational Excellence)

Support the finance function in ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient financial operations by:

• Processing payments and administering donations through NetSuite in a timely and accurate manner.
• Supporting budgeting exercises, forecasting activities, and financial planning initiatives.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
• Coordinating and providing timely documentation for internal and external audit requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), regulatory requirements, and internal control policies.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of finance processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and governance.

Key Projects (Transformation & Innovation)

Drive finance transformation initiatives through effective planning, stakeholder collaboration, proactive risk management, and transparent progress tracking.

1. Finance Guidelines Review

• Support Assistant Managers in reviewing, updating, and documenting Finance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across accounting, budgeting, reporting, and compliance functions.
• Develop and maintain process maps, workflows, and flowcharts to improve process clarity and consistency.
• Ensure SOPs align with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and organizational policies.
• Benchmark existing finance processes against industry best practices and recommend process improvements.
• Assist in developing communication and change-management plans to support the implementation and adoption of new or revised SOPs.

2. AI & Digital Finance Enablement

• Support the implementation and adoption of AI, automation, and digital tools (e.g., Power Automate, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and other emerging technologies) to streamline finance operations.
• Identify and assist in automating manual processes such as reconciliations, data validations, reporting workflows, and financial analysis.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and management reports using Power BI, Excel, and other reporting tools to enhance decision-making.
• Explore opportunities to leverage data analytics and AI-driven insights to improve financial reporting, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives that increase productivity, strengthen controls, improve data quality, and reduce manual effort.
• Prepare financial reports, management presentations, and performance dashboards for stakeholders and leadership teams.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or an equivalent professional accountancy qualification.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience (candidates with strong internship or project exposure are welcome).
• Experience in SOP documentation and process mapping (e.g. Visio or similar tools) preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 Applications; exposure to dashboards or automation tools is a plus
• Experience in NetSuite and TenderBoard would be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS)
• Effective analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and sustain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.

Our Welfare

We aim to take care of your well-being.

We provide

• Health insurance
• Wellness programmes

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