Finance Manager / Executive

LEARNING KIDZ ACADEMY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Kidz Academy Pte. Ltd. in Singapore is seeking a capable finance professional to handle the full set of accounts, month-end close, and payroll processing in a fast-paced education environment.

You will manage AP/AR, GST returns, audits, and regulatory submissions, while driving financial controls and timely management reporting. The ideal candidate holds a diploma or degree in accounting, 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and integrity to handle confidential

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
• Experience managing full set accounts, payroll and GST reporting.
• Experience supporting external audits and statutory submissions.
• Prior experience in education/preschool or audit advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as MYOB preferred.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous, detail-oriented and able to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full set of accounts and ensure timely month-end and year-end closing.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Monitor & support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis to facilitate management decision-making.
• Process monthly payroll, including staff claims, allowances, bonuses and reimbursements.
• Administer CPF, IRAS and other statutory submissions.
• Prepare and submit GST returns accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate annual external audits and prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with auditors and respond to audit-related queries.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements and internal control procedures.
• Prepare, submit and monitor government grant claims and supporting documentation.
• Maintain proper financial records and supporting documents for audits, grants and regulatory reviews.
• Process vendor invoices and payments, and maintain vendor records and payment schedules.
• Monitor service agreements, recurring contractual obligations and expenditure commitments.
• Support cost control initiatives and procurement tracking.
• Prepare regular management reports, including revenue, collection, payroll, cash flow, budget variance, profitability and financial KPI reports.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls, improve processes and enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Time management

Education

Diploma/Degree in Accounting or related

Tools

Excel

MYOB

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain full set of accounts and ensure timely month-end and year-end closing.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Monitor & support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis to facilitate management decision-making.
• Process monthly payroll, including staff claims, allowances, bonuses and reimbursements.
• Administer CPF, IRAS and other statutory submissions.
• Prepare and submit GST returns accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate annual external audits and prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with auditors and respond to audit-related queries.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements and internal control procedures.
• Prepare, submit and monitor government grant claims and supporting documentation.
• Maintain proper financial records and supporting documents for audits, grants and regulatory reviews.
• Process vendor invoices and payments, and maintain vendor records and payment schedules.
• Monitor service agreements, recurring contractual obligations and expenditure commitments.
• Support cost control initiatives and procurement tracking.
• Prepare regular management reports, including revenue, collection, payroll, cash flow, budget variance, profitability and financial KPI reports.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls, improve processes and enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant accounting and finance experience.
• Experience managing full set accounts, payroll and GST reporting.
• Experience supporting external audits and statutory submissions.
• Prior experience in the education/preschool or audit will be highly advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as MYOB preferred.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous, detail-oriented and able to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity and professionalism when handling confidential information.