Partnerships Assistant Manager

Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional accounting organization based in Singapore is seeking a Partnerships Lead to enhance event strategy and manage sponsor relationships. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accountancy or Business, at least 6 years of experience in project management, and strong analytical, communication, and financial skills. This role requires a detail-oriented individual able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience with exposure to project management, events, and business development.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and event management platforms.
• Experience in member-based organizations or roles involving education or events is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of key sponsored events.
• Manage ongoing sponsor relationships focusing on retention.
• Develop high-impact relationships with sponsors.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Accountancy or Business

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Job description

Are you a finance or accounting professional ready to step into a strategic role in partnerships and sponsorships? We're looking for a Partnerships Lead to drive impactful sponsored events, strengthen partner relationships, and support new sponsorship opportunities — all while leveraging your analytical edge.

This role is ideal for someone with a finance or accounting background who wants to broaden their impact through event strategy, partner engagement, and business development in a mission-driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Event-Based Partnership Execution (including ISCA Conference, Tech Fairs, Roundtables)
• Lead the end-to-end execution of key sponsored events
• Curation of content and speakers for all sponsor entitlements
• Support in the development of conference & exhibitor activities
• Collaborate with marketing teams to curate event themes, identify speakers, and develop compelling branding, campaigns and personalised invitations

Partnerships

• Support the growth of the ISCA Partnership Program in achieving sponsorship revenue targets
• Manage ongoing sponsor relationships with a focus on retention and value delivery.
• Manage and improve performance metrics of entitlements to sponsors
• Interface, negotiate and develop high-impact relationships with sponsors to build business partnerships and support company growth.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients; ensure continuing relationships and an effective flow of information to deliver business objectives

What we're looking for:

• Degree in Accountancy or Business preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience, preferably with exposure to project management, events, business development, sponsorship or stakeholder engagement.
• Strong in analytics, financial reporting, budgeting, and cost allocations
• Familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and event management platforms.
• Experience in member-based/B2B organisations, higher education, professionals, or roles involving education, engagement, or events is a plus
• Excellent project management skills to handle multiple projects/ priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with various stakeholders
• Detailed-oriented and organised to ensure accuracy and quality of programme development
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and display abilities as a good team player.