Senior Executive (Finance & Procurement)

National Gallery Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cultural institution in Singapore is seeking a Finance and Procurement Officer to manage budget tracking, compliance, and procurement operations. This role demands strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills as you will liaise with various internal teams and external agencies. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 1-3 years of experience, preferably in the public or non-profit sector. Familiarity with tools like SAP and Power BI will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of progressive accounting and procurement experience, preferably in charity/non-profit/public sector.
• Hands-on experience with grants management and ERP systems is advantageous.
• Proficient in data analysis tools to generate insightful reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage budget tracking and reconciliation across accounting and procurement systems.
• Review procurement submissions and guide departments on best practices.
• Support statutory audits and compliance activities to address audit queries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

ACCA or Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, Procurement or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director (Finance), this position is responsible for administering finance and procurement functions, ensuring compliance with statutory and organisational policies and procedures, upholding the highest standards of transparency and accountability. This role requires close collaboration with both internal teams and external agencies to strengthen the Gallery's funding ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Finance

• Manage budget tracking, utilisation and reconciliation across accounting and procurement systems.
• Manage the utilisation of contingency pool, donations and grants.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for departments and management.

Procurement

• Manage procurement operations, including reviewing procurement submissions and guiding departments on procurement best practices.
• Monitor procurement activities to ensure compliance with governance frameworks and audit requirements.

Others

• Support statutory audits, governance reviews and compliance activities, ensuring readiness and responsiveness to audit queries.
• Participate in transformation initiatives to streamline financial and procurement processes.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• ACCA or Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, Procurement or a related discipline.
• At least 1 to 3 years of progressive accounting and procurement experience, preferably within the charity, non-profit or public sector.
• Hands‑on experience with grants management and accounting/ERP systems (e.g. SAP), will be advantageous.
• Proficient in using Pivot Tables, Power BI and data analysis tools to generate insightful reports.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving skills; meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and deliver accurate outputs.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills to co‑create solutions.
• Commitment professionalism, integrity, and accountability in all aspects of work.