Manager, Finance & Procurement

Singapore Cancer Society; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity organization in Singapore seeks a finance leader to oversee operations including accounting, budgeting, and compliance. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in finance operations and possesses strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include financial reporting, audit management, and procurement oversight. This role offers the chance to drive process improvements within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of direct Finance operations experience with team leadership.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and governance standards.
• Expertise in audit management and strategic financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations including AR, AP, GL and cashflow management.
• Coordinate and consolidate annual budget and reforecasts across departments.
• Manage and coordinate all internal and external audits.
• Provide oversight end-to-end procurement operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflows.

Skills

Leadership in finance

Financial reporting

Procurement management

Budget planning

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or equivalent certification

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Purpose of the Role: Reporting to the Head of Finance & Procurement, this role will lead the team to ensure effective delivery of core finance operation functions, including Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), General Ledger (GL), Procurement, and Budgeting.

This role is responsible for:

• maintaining strong financial and procurement controls
• ensuring accurate and timely reporting with compliance with organisational policies and regulations.
• involvement in the budget and reforecast exercise working closely with internal stakeholders on resource planning and tracking of budget utilisation.
• driving process improvements to strengthen operational efficiency in areas of finance and procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Finance Operations & Reporting: Oversee day-to-day finance operations including AR, AP, GL and cashflow management; Ensure timely and accurate monthly closing of accounts and financial reporting; In charge of preparation of statutory reports, financial statements, and management dashboards; Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard financial integrity.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Coordinate and consolidate annual budget and reforecasts across departments; Monitor budget utilisation and provide variance analysis with recommendations; Support Head of Finance & Procurement in presenting financial insights to management.
• Audit & Compliance: Manage and coordinate all internal and external audits; Ensure adherence to government regulations, IPC Code of Governance, and organisational policies; Track audit findings and follow up on implementation of recommendations.
• Procurement Management: Provide oversight end-to-end procurement operations, ensuring compliance with procurement policies and procedures; Drive improvements and efficiency in procurement processes while ensuring compliance to policies; Support contract management and tender process.
• Process & System Improvements: Identify and implement process improvements to streamline finance related workflows; Support system enhancements and digitalisation initiatives for greater efficiency; Develop financial and procurement reports to support data-driven decision-making.
• Team Management: Provide guidance, mentor and support to the team in their day-to-day matters; Support the Head of Finance and Procurement in development of each team member, whilst cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance with at least 7 years of direct Finance operations experience with some experience in leading a team.
• CPA or equivalent certification will be advantageous.
• Strong leadership experience in finance, accounting, procurement and governance functions.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations and governance standards (experience in a Charity organization will be advantageous).
• Expertise in audit management, risk oversight, and strategic financial planning.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in financial systems (SAP), data analytics tools (Power BI).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders