Finance Manager

Hindu Endowments Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Singapore seeks a highly motivated Finance Manager to oversee statutory reporting, banking operations, and investment activities. The ideal candidate will require at least 5 years in financial management, expertise in financial software, and knowledge of reporting standards. A Bachelor’s degree is essential, along with Tamil proficiency for coordination with temple staff. The role offers opportunities for career growth and a competitive salary within an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Inclusive work culture

Impactful community engagement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, preferably 1-3 years in a managerial role.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards and Charity Standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial records including Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and General Ledger.
• Oversee banking operations and manage trust accounts.
• Provide direct support for audit functions, including audits.

Skills

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Financial Management

Annual Budgets

Tax

Investments

Procurement

General Ledger

Accounting

Banking

Accounting Standards

Audit

Tamil

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Financial software

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated team player and experienced Finance Manager to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in overseeing all aspects of the organization's statutory reporting aspect of Hindu Endowments Board (HEB) and its subsidiaries for overall banking operation, investments, trust accounts.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting and Reporting for non-temple operations

• Prepare and maintain all aspects of financial records, including but not restricted to Balance Sheets, Income Statements and General Ledger on a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and analyses as required.

Strategic Finance Management (investments,FDs, excess cash etc)

• Provide support to develop and manage annual budgets and monthly cash flow projections
• Oversee, monitoring and reporting of investment portfolios.
• Track and manage overall excess cash and prepare relevant reports and provide insights to management on the investment strategy

Corporate Insurance

• Oversee all insurance procurement processes, including policy renewal, negotiation and calling for quotations for new policy
• Claims processing

Banking operations

• Oversee banking operations, including relevant board resolution, account opening/closing, signatory management.
• Resolution of bank-related issues or discrepancies and ensure timely follow up.
• Ensure accounts are properly maintained and bank processes align with internal controls.

Trust Accounts

• Manage all trust accounts and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and governance standards.
• Assist in coordinating bursary disbursements to recipients

Audit Support

• Provide direct support for audit functions, including internal and external audits.

Administrative Support

• Schedule and coordinate key finance related meetings. Prepare and distribute meeting minutes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field from a reputable university.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management, with preferably 1-3 years in a managerial role.
• Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards and Charity Standards (preferred).
• Knowledge of various financial, GST, and audit processes.
• Knowledge in basic management and accounting of investment products and services will be an added advantage.
• Able to converse in Tamil with the temple admin staffs and be willing to do work related site visits in the 4 temples managed by the Hindu Endowments Board.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth, development, and exposure to diverse projects.
• A chance to work closely with the CEO and Board to influence strategic decision-making.
• An inclusive and collaborative work culture with room for personal and professional development.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the organization and the community.

Tell employers what skills you have

• Negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Financial Management
• Annual Budgets
• Tax
• Investments
• Procurement
• General Ledger
• Accounting
• Banking
• Accounting Standards
• Excess
• Cash Flow
• Audit
• Tamil
• Financial Reporting