Executive/Manager, Financial Management

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is looking for financial planners to oversee budget management and policy development within the Group. Ideal candidates should possess relevant qualifications and skills in financial analysis and reporting. This role is crucial for effective financial governance and resource allocation across activities and projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in the accounting or finance department.
• Resourceful, meticulous, proactive, and results-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial and budgeting policies and procedures.
• Prepare periodic management and budget reports.
• Manage Government grants’ budget and reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent

Chartered Accountant (CA)

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint)

Job description

What the role is:

This role focuses on financial planning and budget management for the Group. The position holder will be responsible for developing and implementing financial policies and procedures while overseeing the annual budgeting process to ensure optimal fund allocation. They will conduct detailed financial analysis to identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements, while monitoring budget performance and trends. Regular preparation of management and budget reports is a key responsibility. The role also includes providing financial advisory services to the Group and managing government grant-related budgets, including their utilisation and reporting requirements. This position is crucial for maintaining financial oversight and ensuring effective budget management across the organisation's activities and projects.

What you will be working on:

• Develop financial and budgeting policies and procedures for the Group
• Review and propose annual budget objectives and strategies for better allocation of funds to Group’s activities and projects
• Perform in-depth financial analysis and budget analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities, forecast trends, and improve financial performance
• Prepare periodic management and budget reports
• Provide financial advisory for the Group
• Manage Government grants’ budget marksmanship, utilisation and reporting.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualifications in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, Business Finance or equivalent
• Professional qualification as a Chartered Accountant (CA) is advantageous
• At least 1-2 years’ experience in accounting or finance department
• Resourceful, meticulous, proactive, results-oriented team player
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform detailed budget analytics and forecasting
• Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills to engage with internal stakeholders and external agencies
• Proficient in MS Office applications including Word, Excel (advanced financial modelling preferred), Power BI, and PowerPoint.

There are two vacancies available for this post.

Successful candidate will be appointed on contract basis.

In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 4 weeks of the close of the application window. In the event where we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 6 weeks of the close of the application window. If you are facing issues submitting your application, please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.

About Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura

The Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis), also known as the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, was established as a statutory body in 1968 when the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) came into effect. Under AMLA, Muis is to advise the President of Singapore on all matters relating to Islam in Singapore.Muis is a statutory board under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY). It seeks to develop a Muslim community with strong Islamic credentials that thrives in the contemporary world, and is an active partner in nation-building. At Muis, we strive to fulfil the values of compassion and inclusiveness. We design and deliver programmes which are targeted to create a community that is a blessing and inspirational to all.