Senior Manager, Charities Governance & Fundraising

People's Association; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The People's Association seeks a Senior Manager (Grassroots Finance – Charities & Fund-Raising) to oversee governance and compliance for GROs’ charities and fundraising activities in Singapore. You will ensure financial accountability and regulatory adherence, strengthening public trust and the grassroots ecosystem.

You will lead governance reviews, manage compliance tracking, perform data analytics, and provide advisory support to PA staff and GROs to promote transparency and responsible

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 3 years of relevant working experience in financial operations, accounting, or a related function and knowledge of charity governance requirements and fund-raising regulations in Singapore.
• Must-have skills: Strong analytical abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and good interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Nice-to-have: Experience in compliance or audit.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing and reviewing governance frameworks, policies, and standard operating procedures for charities regulation and fund-raising appeals, ensuring alignment with the Charities Act, PA's internal governance policies and the relevant rules & regulations.
• Manage and maintain the compliance tracking system for registered charities under PA’s GROs, monitoring adherence to charitable purposes, processes and legal obligations to ensure timely intervention and audit readiness.
• Manage GRO fund-raising appeals.
• Perform data analytics on charities compliance and fund-raising performance data to surface insights, identify trends and anomalies.
• Liaise with Ministries, public agencies, PA's Field Governance Office, and stakeholder organisations to promote best practices, resolve compliance issues, and enhance transparency and public trust in charitable operations.
• Provide guidance and advisory support to PA staff, GROs, and Councils on financial and accounting rules, charities and grants governance requirements, and finance-related systems including accounting, collection, and recording systems.
• Coordinate the implementation of finance competency frameworks and training initiatives and working closely with stakeholders on the implementation plans.
• Support the implementation of Grants initiatives and governance for GROs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal communication

Job description

The People's Association seeks a Senior Manager (Grassroots Finance – Charities & Fund-Raising) to oversee governance and compliance for GROs’ charities and fundraising activities in Singapore. You will ensure financial accountability and regulatory adherence, strengthening public trust and the grassroots ecosystem.

You will lead governance reviews, manage compliance tracking, perform data analytics, and provide advisory support to PA staff and GROs to promote transparency and responsible