Senior Executive / Manager, Governance & Standards

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) is seeking a Senior Executive / Manager to oversee the full spectrum of financial operations for the Halal Development cluster in Singapore. The role focuses on accurate invoicing, payments, refunds, and reconciliations while ensuring compliance with government financial standards and statutory reporting.

You will partner with MUIS Finance Cluster to support budgeting, governance, and timely financial reporting, contributing to sound financial controls and

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in accounting/finance or business administration.
• 2+ years in finance operations or government/agency context preferred.
• Strong knowledge of invoicing, payments, reconciliation and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end finance operations for Halal Development cluster, including invoicing, payments, refunds and reconciliations.
• Support monthly financial reporting, budgeting, and contract management.
• Coordinate with procurement and vendor processes to ensure compliance with government requirements.
• Prepare financial returns and reports for authorities as required.
• Collaborate across units to ensure accurate financial governance and sound controls.

Skills

Financial processes

Invoicing

Reconciliation

Procurement

Excel

Stakeholder communication

Collaboration

Education

Accountancy / Finance / Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

Job description

What the role is:

The Senior Executive / Manager is responsible for managing the full spectrum of financial operations for the Halal Development cluster. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, refunds, and reconciliations, while maintaining compliance with organisational and government financial standards. The role works closely with the MUIS Finance Cluster to support sound financial governance, budget management, and statutory reporting requirements.

What you will be working on:

Finance Administration

• Generate and manage invoices across the cluster's programmes and services, ensuring accurate and timely billing through the relevant financial and government platforms.
• Process and verify payments across various payment modes, including direct debit and interbank transfers, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with financial procedures.
• Track and follow up on outstanding payments, maintaining accurate records of all receivables and ensuring timely collection.
• Process refunds and manage the creation of payment receipts in accordance with established financial procedures.
• Track and manage composition sums offered, ensuring proper documentation and timely resolution of outstanding cases.
• Work closely with the finance cluster to ensure proper financial reporting, monthly reconciliation, and adherence to organisational financial standards.

Finance Governance

• Oversee budget planning, expense reports, and contract management within the cluster.
• Manage procurement of assets and oversee vendor tender processes in compliance with government procurement requirements.
• Prepare and submit financial returns and reports to the relevant government authorities as required.
• Undertake cross-unit work within the Halal Development cluster to support capacity and operational needs.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary education in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in finance operations, preferably within a government or statutory board context.
• Strong understanding of financial processes including invoicing, payment verification, reconciliation, and procurement.
• Meticulous with strong organisational skills.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel. Familiarity with financial or enterprise systems would be advantageous.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-driven, independent, able to collaborate effectively across all levels.

Successful candidate will be appointed on a contract basis.

In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 4 weeks of the close of the application window. Should we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 6 weeks of the close of the application window.

About Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura

The Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis), also known as the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, was established as a statutory body in 1968 when the Administration of Muslim Law Act (AMLA) came into effect. Under AMLA, Muis is to advise the President of Singapore on all matters relating to Islam in Singapore.Muis is a statutory board under the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY). It seeks to develop a Muslim community with strong Islamic credentials that thrives in the contemporary world, and is an active partner in nation-building. At Muis, we strive to fulfil the values of compassion and inclusiveness. We design and deliver programmes which are targeted to create a community that is a blessing and inspirational to all.