Finance Executive

Habitat for Humanity Singapore Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable social service organization in Singapore is seeking a Finance Executive to manage day-to-day financial tasks crucial to its mission. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and has a minimum of 2 years of accounting experience, preferably in the social service sector. Key responsibilities include managing cash flow, handling payable and receivable processes, and preparing for audits. If interested, please submit your CV and cover letter to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience in the social service sector is an advantage.
• Be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and efficient multi-tasker.

Responsibilities

• Manage petty cash float and reimburse staff expense claims.
• Prepare entries and documents for monthly and quarterly closing.
• Liaise with external auditors regarding the audit timeline.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Education

Diploma in Accounting from an accredited institution

Job description

The Finance Executive is instrumental in managing day-to-day financial tasks, contributing to our organisation’s mission by ensuring sound financial practices.

This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented and highly-organised, ensuring smooth and accurate flow of all finance-related matters.

Responsibilities

Cash Management:

• Manage the petty cash float and reimburse staff expense claims.

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and seek necessary approval from the National Director.

• With approval and instructions from the HOD, to liaise with the bank and relevant stakeholders on specified matters.

Payable and Receivable Processes:

• Check and ensure all supporting documents have been completed before proceeding with payment process.

• Process payments in the bank’s online payment system based on the approved invoices by the National Director.

• Issue invoices to our clients.

• Maintain proper records of donation receipts in the Donor Management System.

• Issue Tax Deductible Receipts (TDR) and ensure all data is accurate for reporting to IRAS.

Monthly and Quarterly Closing:

• Prepare all entries and required documents for the monthly and quarterly closing entries and upload them to the Accounting System after approval by the Corporate Services Manager.

• Prepare and print all the held journals that have been posted before getting approval and signatory from the National Director.

• Liaising with other departments on matters related to Finance.

Year-End Audit Process:

• Prepare all Finance documents (i.e. AP, AR, and GL documents) for the auditors.

• Liaising with external auditors regarding the audit timeline as instructed by the Corporate Services Manager.

• Doing the post-audit entries after completion of the Audited Financial Statements (FS), ensuring management accounts tally with Audited FS and Accounting System.

Undertake any other duties or projects assigned by the Head of Department.

A successful Candidate would

• Possess a diploma in Accounting from an accredited institution.

• Have a minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience with advantage in the social service sector.

• Be a detail-oriented person and efficient multi-tasker who is organised and resourceful.

• Have good communication skills and a team player.

• Be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Have attention to detail and able to analyse data when required.

• Comfortable to uphold, communicate and affirm Habitat for Humanity’s principles (vision and mission): pls refer to https://www.habitat.org.sg/about-us for details.

If you are interested to join us and be part of our exciting and meaningful ministry, please email us your complete curriculum vitae. Do include a cover letter with your salary expectations and email it to [e-mail].

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Habitat's Expectations Surrounding Safeguarding:

Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have particular responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse; safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children); and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity's code of conduct.