Senior Manager (Payments), ICH

People's Association; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency in Singapore seeks a Financial Operations Manager to oversee payment processes and ensure compliance with financial policies. The role includes managing cash operations, preparing financial statements, and coordinating audits. Strong experience in accounting functions and relevant software is essential to enhance operational efficiency and governance within the division.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience handling financial and accounting functions.
• Good knowledge of SB-FRS and management reporting.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily payment operations and cash management.
• Prepare SB-FRS compliant financial statements for audits.
• Implement internal checks and controls for Hub accounts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting functions

Supervisory skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday accounting software

GeBIZ

Job description

What the role is:

To lead and manage the payment activities of the ICH Division, ensuring prompt payment, compliance with relevant financial policies and timely management reporting to meet the operational needs of the Division and Hubs. Ensure proper fixed assets management for the ICH Division.

What you will be working on:

• Lead and manage daily payment operations and cash management across all Hubs, including supervising Manager (Finance) in processing invoices, refunds and reimbursements to vendors, stakeholders, tenants and customers, including voucher reimbursements for Our Tampines Hub.
• Ensure prompt closure of accounts and conduct analysis on monthly Hubs’ financials relating to Accounts Payables including preparation of monthly variance analysis for management.
• Prepare Statutory Board Financial Reporting Standards (SB-FRS) compliant financial statements for statutory audit, and coordinate and attend promptly to audit queries relating to payments and accounts payables.
• Compile and submit statistical or financial information returns to Management and Government Departments.
• Review and update Hub financial policies and procedures to adopt the best practices and keep them relevant for alignment to Government IM, prevailing SB-FRS and PA guidelines to achieve higher level of Corporate Governance for ICH Division.
• Lead the development and implementation of internal checks and controls, standard operating procedures and templates to facilitate effective operation of Hub accounts and improve quality of Hubs’ financial reporting and standards.
• Provide guidance and work with the ICH Division and Hubs’ staff to ensure proper fixed assets management for the Division.
• Performs other duties assigned by senior officers.

What we are looking for:

• Three years of hands-on experience in handling financial and accounting functions, with good knowledge of SB-FRS, management reporting and supervisory experience.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Workday accounting software, Government financial and procurement policies and procedures, and GeBIZ would be an added advantage.

About People's Association

The People’s Association was set up in 1960, in a time of racial and communal strife, to foster racial harmony and social cohesion. Today, we continue to be driven by the same purpose - to build an inclusive, united and resilient Singapore. We create spaces and opportunities for people of different backgrounds to participate and volunteer in their community. Through community participation, we connect people and deepen relationships to build communities of mutual care and trust.