Finance Manager

Pathlight School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Singapore seeks a Finance professional to oversee the accounting functions for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Accountancy and have over 10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing the monthly close, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role requires strong leadership skills, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft tools. A competitive remuneration package is offered, emphasizing professional development.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of accounting experience in AP and AR.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills required.
• IT proficient, familiar with essential software.

Responsibilities

• Direct, control and manage accounting functions.
• Manage monthly accounting close of AP and AR teams.
• Prepare financial reports and file required submissions.
• Liaise with auditors and oversee financial audits.
• Review and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Accounting experience in AP & AR

Problem-solving

Leadership skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

IT proficiency

Education

Degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Microsoft suite of products

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Overview

As a key member of the Finance function for Autism Resource Centre (Singapore) including all programs and social enterprises, you will ensure accurate financial transactions, compliance with Charities Act and regulations, Financial Reporting Standards in Singapore, strong internal controls, as well as support financial reporting, consolidation, budgeting, and mission-driven initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Direct, control and manage the accounting functions of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) with good internal controls in place.

• Manage and review the monthly accounting close of AP and AR teams to ensure timely, accurate and reliable financial information on management reports.

• Timely preparation of the financial reports, submission of reports to funding agencies & statutory boards and quarterly filing of GST returns to IRAS.

• Liaise with internal & external auditors and oversee statutory financial year-end audit.

• Review, improve and strengthen the internal controls and process improvement.

• Undertake ad hoc assignments, functions and related duties when required.

Requirements

• A degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification

• Strong knowledge and at least 10 years of accounting experience in AP & AR

• Good analysis, problem-solving, strong leadership and supervisory skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to work with stakeholders across different departments, programs and locations

• Detail-oriented, hands-on, resourceful and independent

• IT proficient and familiar with Microsoft suite of products

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package and the professional advantages of a dynamic workplace that enables your professional development and values your contributions.

We seek your understanding that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Our organisation is committed to protecting our children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo a comprehensive screening process prior to hire.