Manager (Finance)

Temasek Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Temasek Foundation is looking for a Manager (Finance) to oversee month-end closing, budgeting, and tax returns. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with finance policies and collaborate with technology teams. Candidates must have a relevant degree and 4-6 years' experience in finance, preferably with CA or CPA qualifications.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years’ experience in relevant finance role.
• Experience in audit is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, accounting principles, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/review month-end closing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support the budgeting cycle, including planning and forecasting.
• Prepare and file tax returns and support the annual statutory audit.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Integrity

Education

Degree in accounting, finance or equivalent

CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central

Salesforce

Job description

Temasek Foundation (TF) supports a diverse range of programmes that connects people, uplifts communities, protects our planet and advances capabilities in Singapore, Asia and beyond. Temasek Foundation's programmes, made possible through philanthropic endowments gifted by Temasek, strive towards achieving positive outcomes for individuals and communities now, and for generations to come.

Responsibilities

Reporting to Director (Finance), the Manager (Finance) is responsible for the following

• Prepare/review month-end closing journal entries, monthly accounts payable cycle and reconciliations.
• Support the budgeting cycle - planning, forecasting and reporting.
• Provide strong business partnering to programming teams.
• Prepare and file tax returns (corporate income tax, withholding tax, tax-deductible donations)
• Support the annual statutory audit, including preparation of Financial Statements, and internal audits.
• Support in any reporting as required, to the Board, Audit & Risk Committee, senior management team and external parties, including Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), Commissioner of Charities (COC) and Economic Development Board (EDB).
• Support the revision or update in Finance policies, SOPs and procedures to comply with recommended practice, and to ensure adherence and compliance.
• Work closely with the Technology Team to support system implementations and enhancements, such as on the accounting or grant management system.
• In addition, the individual maybe required to support projects and/or institutional initiatives, where appropriate

Requirements

• Degree from a recognised institution in accounting, finance or equivalent
• Ideally 4-6 years’ working experience in relevant discipline
• CA, CPA, ACCA or other equivalent qualification is required
• Prior experience in audit is advantageous
• Good knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, tax, laws and best practices
• Good knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting
• Good interpersonal abilities, verbal and written communication skills
• High integrity and openness combines with commitment to good governance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or Salesforce is advantageous