Head, Finance

The Salvation Army Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent social service organization is seeking a dynamic Head of Finance to lead the finance team in Singapore. This role involves overseeing all finance, accounting, and reporting activities while ensuring compliance with statutory regulations. Candidates should have a degree in Accountancy or ACCA with CPA/CA qualification, along with at least 10 years of relevant experience, particularly in the social service sector. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of relevant working experience in a similar capacity, preferably within the social service sector.
• Strong technical knowledge in accounting, reporting and financial planning.
• Meticulous and organised, with an eye for details.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team and manage financial, accounting, and reporting activities.
• Analyze financial data and present key insights to assist in decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with policies and statutory legislations.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Financial planning

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy or ACCA with CPA/CA qualification

Tools

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Salvation Army has been touching lives in Singapore since 1935 and we remain committed in serving the underprivileged in the community without discrimination. To us, every life is precious and we actively help those in need regardless of age, race or religion.

Throughout the years, we have established a comprehensive network of social services to meet a wide range of needs in our community. Our diverse programmes reach out to children who need care and protection, families in material need, ailing aged requiring quality nursing care and other needy segments in our society.

Our spiritual ministry also reaches out to the people in the community to provide counsel to those in need. We are there to help guide those in need towards finding their identity and purpose in life.

DESIGNATION

Head, Finance

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a dynamic Head of Finance, you will lead the Finance team and the full spectrum of finance, accounting, and reporting activities for our Singapore operations. You will also assist in making critical business decisions by analyzing and presenting key financial data. This role is highly collaborative, requiring close partnership with various stakeholders to drive sound financial decision‑making, budgeting and financial planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the financial and statutory reporting functions
• Analyse trends, possible improvements, areas of risks, financing and any key issues relating to the business and provide recommendation for improvements
• Drive process improvements and financial controls
• Ensure compliance with organisation policies, boards' decisions and government statutory legislations
• Provide leadership and supervision to the Finance Team to ensure smooth accounting operations
• Mentor and develop a high‑performing finance team
• Responsible for the preparation of annual operating budgets
• Coordinate and manage the annual statutory audit, including reviewing and assessing the audit findings from the auditors, ensuring that all exceptions and issues are addressed
• Member of the Business Board, involved in decision making, presenting Finance matters and offering recommendations to the Board

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Accountancy or ACCA with CPA/CA qualification
• At least 10 years of relevant working experience in a similar capacity, preferably within the social service sector
• Strong technical knowledge in accounting, reporting and financial planning
• Experience in Charities accounting would be an added advantage
• Good knowledge of Oracle / ERP systems
• Hands‑on and proactive with ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Technically competent with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Meticulous and organised, with an eye for details
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to maintain positive working relationships across the departments and stakeholders

OTHER INFORMATION

DUTY HOURS

The total work hours is 44 hours per week.

Under normal circumstances the hours of duty will be as follows:

8.30am to 5pm - Monday to Friday (1 hour lunch break)

It will be at the discretion of your Centre/Department in charge or his/her assigned representatives to determine whether you will be required to work any of the unutilised hours according to the operational needs of the Centre/Department and within the legitimacy of the employment laws where applicable.

WORKING LOCATION

Singapore Regional Headquarters - Finance Department

20 Bishan Street 22, Singapore, 579768