Finance Manager

south central community family service centre limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

south central community family service centre limited is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead statutory, regulatory, financial and management reporting, and oversee financial operations supporting community services. The role partners with senior leadership and the Board to plan sustainably, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with Singapore standards.

We welcome finance professionals with strong analytical and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA or CPA with 7–10 years of finance experience.
• University degree in Accounting and/or Business Management.
• Proven ability to lead a finance function.
• Experience in medium to large charities is a plus.
• Excellent engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to inspire and manage teams in a matrix structure.
• Highly organized with ability to multitask under pressure and deadlines.
• Knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards and Charity Accounting Standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of accounting records for reporting.
• Improve financial analyses to guide leadership decisions.
• Enhance budgeting and forecasting for cost control.
• Strengthen internal controls and compliance with policies.
• Identify and mitigate operational and financial risks.
• Coordinate audits and implement remediation actions.
• Manage statutory and reporting requirements under charity standards.
• Advise on long-term plans and assess performance against targets.
• Review capital expenditures for policy compliance.
• Collaborate across the organisation and with stakeholders.
• Develop the finance team's capability to meet future needs.

Skills

CA/CPA

Leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Education

CA/CPA qualification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business Management

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead all aspects of the statutory, regulatory, financial and management reporting, as well as the financial operations of our organisation, supporting the delivery of essential services to families in our community.

The successful candidate will be responsible for budgeting, financial & management reporting, grant management, and ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards. This role works closely with senior leadership and the Board of Directors to guide sound financial planning and support the organisation's long-term sustainability.

We welcome applications from finance professionals with strong analytical and leadership capabilities, and a commitment to contributing to meaningful, community-focused work.

• Reporting to: CEO
• Reporting into this role: Senior Finance Executive

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of accounting records to meet all internal and external reporting requirements
• Drive improvements in quality of financial and business analyses in order to guide all leaders in decision making and performance monitoring; and ensure that appropriate measures are taken to achieve financial and strategic business objectives
• Drive improvements in budgeting and forecasting process for cost control
• Drive improvements in business processes and internal controls to enhance the organisation’s process efficiencies and controls effectiveness, and ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures
• Proactively identify and mitigate operational and financial risks
• Fulfill external and internal audit requirements and determine proper remediating actions in response to audit findings and recommendations
• Manage the statutory and reporting requirements under Charities Accounting Standards
• Provide financial advice and perspective to assist the development and implementation of long-term business plans and strategies, and the subsequent assessment of the effectiveness and achievements against targets and objectives
• Review all capital expenditures to ensure compliance with the relevant policies and business and financial justifications are sound
• Interact across organizational hierarchy & functions and with clients, bankers, local authorities, and other stakeholders
• Develop and enhance the capability and skills of finance staff in order to upgrade the finance function to meet the future organization needs

Requirements

• A qualified CA or CPA with between 7 to 10 years of experience in the field of Finance
• University degree in Accounting and/or Business Management
• Demonstrated track record in leading a finance function
• Experience in working in a medium to large charity will be a plus
• Excellent engagement and communication skills
• Proven ability to inspire and manage teams, both directly and through a matrix management structure
• Highly organized with an excellent ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure andtight deadlines with minimum supervision
• Knowledge in Singapore Financial Reporting Standards, Charity Accounting Standards, andother relevant statutory regulations
• Experience in system and capability enhancement