Finance Manager

Community Foundation of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization based in Singapore is seeking a Finance Manager to ensure financial integrity through fund accounting and compliance. The role includes managing financial operations, engaging with stakeholders, and participating in strategic initiatives. Candidates should hold a degree in Accounting or Finance and have at least 5 years of relevant experience, ideally in the non-profit sector. Proficiency in Excel and accounting software is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in nonprofit, education, or public service sector.
• Good knowledge of FRS and charity regulations.
• Proficient in accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy in fund accounting and financial processes.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Monitor procurement transactions for compliance.

Skills

Fund accounting principles

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Detail-oriented

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle Netsuite

Job description

Job Overview:

The Finance Manager plays a vital role in supporting the financial integrity of the organization, with a key focus on fund accounting, internal controls, and audit readiness. This role ensures accurate, complete, and compliant financial reporting aligned with donor restrictions, legal requirements, and best practices in non-profit accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Fund Accounting and Reporting

• Ensure accuracy and completeness in applying fund accounting principles across all financial processes
• Facilitate the monthly financial close by coordinating with outsourced accounting service provider
• Provide relevant information such as accrual listings, investment statements, payroll information and other schedules required to accurately close the books
• Ensure correctness of cash and investment balances and management accounts are prepared timely, accurately, and in compliance with FRS
• Liaise with external auditors and coordinate with outsourced accounting service provider to ensure completeness and accuracy of audit deliverables
• Ensure accurate regulatory filings, including reporting of tax deductions to IRAS and utilisation of government grants

2. Financial Operations and Stakeholder Engagement

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities as well as variance analysis across internal departments
• Liaise with internal departments on finance matters including programme and grant-related expenses
• Provide finance support for cross-functional projects including UAT testing and system enhancements
• Assist in onboarding and guiding junior team members as needed

3. Procurement & Internal Controls

• Monitor procurement transactions for compliance with internal policies
• Coordinate with internal auditors during scheduled reviews, walkthroughs, or control testing
• Participate in improvement initiatives for finance SOPs and system workflows

4. Strategic Finance & Continuous Improvement

• Support the Assistant Director in financial planning and strategic initiatives
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within finance operations
• Contribute to the development and refinement of finance policies and procedures

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the nonprofit, education, or public service sector
• Good knowledge of FRS and charity regulations, and financial controls
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and accounting systems, preferably Oracle Netsuite
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Effective communicator with a collaborative and purpose-driven mindset

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