Executive Manager (Finance Services Department) - Contract

National Environment Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Environment Agency (NEA) in Singapore is seeking a seasoned finance professional to join our Finance Department. You will perform broad accounting functions including revenue, payables, month-end close, fixed assets, costing, bank reconciliations and management reporting.

The role requires a degree in Accountancy with at least 6 years' relevant experience, strong judgement, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently and under pressure.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or related discipline with minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
• Independent, hardworking, positive and highly motivated with flexibility and resourcefulness.
• Meticulous with sound judgement and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform finance and accounting functions including revenue collection, accounts payable, month/year-end closing, fixed assets, costing, bank reconciliations and management reports.
• Review work processes for system enhancement and internal controls.
• Lead 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.

Skills

Independent

Hardworking

Communication skills

Team player

Multitasking

Education

Degree in Accountancy or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Job description

What the role is:

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

What you will be working on:

• Perform finance and accounting functions, including but not restricted to accounting for 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:

This role might be for you if you possess the following qualities:

• A Degree in Accountancy or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Independent, hardworking, positive, and highly motivated, flexible, and resourceful
• Meticulous, 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

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