Roles and Responsibilities:

• Review the monthly financial accounts of subsidiaries and collaborate with regional finance team to ensure finance statement and variances are properly explained.
• Maintain full sets of accounts for investment holding companies.
• Involve in the daily operational matters including and not limiting to the verification of purchase and sale orders, review over inventory turnovers, monitoring of sales and margin, and ageing of customer receivables.
• Demonstrate the ability to independently manage audit queries.
• Support C-Suite on corporate finance matters.
• Document and improve upon the existing policy and procedures and internal controls of the company.
• Assist in reviewing of financial clauses in the legal contracts.
• Prepare and review of GST Submittion.
• Mentor and review the work of junior finance staff.

Requirements:

• A degree in accountancy, ACCA or equivalent.
• Have at least 8 years of relevant experience, including 3 years of supervisory experience in a related field.
• Possess strong knowledge and hands-on experience on operation finance.
• Good communication skills.
• Hands-on and able to work within tight timelines, handle a broad portfolio, set up finance functions and implement process improvements.
• Prior working experiences with trading or distribution companies preferred.

We are looking out for someone with a keen eye on numbers and a heart to serve at The Helping Hand.

Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Finance / Accounts Officer at The Helping Hand. The Finance / Accounts Officer will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. They will also ensure compliance with financial regulations and provide recommendations to management on financial strategy to support business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 3 years of working experience in accounting or finance
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles in the social service sector, especially Charity Accounting Standards and FRS
• Demonstrated experience with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Professional certification, such as a ISCA, ACCA, CPA is a plus
  
  *Part timers who can commit at least 3 days a week are welcome to apply.
  

Responsibilities:

• Maintain daily operations of the accounting functions including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR) and perform bank reconciliation
• Prepare and process the bi-weekly vendor payments
• Assist in the implementation and migration of accounting system
• Prepare supporting documents for audit submissions
• Support in preparation of financial reports
• Perform general administration tasks and other ad-hoc projects as assigned

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a Diploma or Degree in Accountancy or Finance Major

Position Objective

Cognita Asia Holdings Pte Ltd is part of Cognita Group and we are looking for a Finance Manager to be part of our Finance team. Our ideal colleague will have a mix of Accounting, Audit, and Tax experience.

This role supports Asia in financial and fiscal close and audit processes, ensuring compliance with internal reporting requirements. It is directly responsible for the full aspect of finance and accounting operations of Cognita Asia Regional Entities. The incumbent will be the subject matter expert on Singapore Tax, IFRS and Cognita Group accounting policies. As such, will support Group and Region with implementation and compliance of new policies, process controls, and tax reviews across Asia schools.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Regional Financial Controller and CFO in delivering Asia’s financial goals
• Lead accounting and reporting process for the region to meet internal and external requirements
• Coordinate, communicate, collaborate with Head Office, Regional Office and Schools on reporting timelines and other deliverables

Accounting / Financial Reporting / Process Improvements

• Ensure accounting records and statutory reporting are accurate, in compliance with Group and Statutory Accounting policies. Provide technical Accounting advice in accordance to IFRS as needed.
• Lead close process and review of Asia schools’ Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet results to drive timely close
• Promote compliance, process efficiency and implementation of best practices (including use of technology) across schools in Asia
• Co-ordinate with Group HQ, Region and schools to complete month, quarter and year-end close, audit and tax
• Provide critical business information to management by keeping updated with changes in accounting and tax regulatory changes

Budget/Forecast/Management Reporting/Financial Reporting & Analysis for Asia Regional Entities

• Collaborate with Finance and Operation teams to support financial performance and delivery of KPI
• Co-ordinate with Regional Stakeholders and schools to update monthly forecast and yearly budget
• Present financial results and outlook to Region
• Create and drive use of standard dashboards and reporting decks across Asia

Taxation

• Prepare corporate income tax computations, GST filing and related matters for Asia Regional Entities
• Assist Singapore schools with year-end tax review, filing and other tax related matters
• Review Asia schools’ submission of tax calculations for year-end internal reporting

Operations / Business Partnering / Finance Lead

• Partner with Head of Camp Asia as Finance Lead to deliver business goals & targets, drive operational and finance process excellence

Regional projects and initiatives

• Contribute to projects by providing finance expertise

Position Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to lead and influence small groups within and across functions
• Able to manage stakeholder requirements and prioritize outcomes to meet datelines
• Strong technical accounting knowledge of IFRS and statutory reporting requirements, including tax legislation
• Experience in financial reporting and scorecard creation, use
• Problem-solver with eye for details, strong collaboration and project management skills
• Experience with use of technology and digital systems in finance processes
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Personal Qualities:

• Enjoys working in a multi-cultural and cross-functional environment
• Organized and self-motivated, keen to take-on challenges and big projects
• Open to learning, adaptable
• Accountable

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant
• At least 4 - 5 years of accounting experience

Contacts

• Cognita HO and school-based employees
• Finance teams in schools

Terms of Employment

• Office hours are 9 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday
• Annual Leave – 15Days
• Medical insurance coverage
• Reference Checks – Required
• Background Checks – Required

Safeguarding

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Cognita Safeguarding; Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Head of School or indeed to the Regional CEO or Safeguarding Manager - Asia so that a referral can be made accordingly to the statutory services.

Job Summary:

• Salary up to $11,000
• Working Location: North
• 5 days working day

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the ERM Team to maintain enterprise risk management framework and policies
• Develop enterprise risk management database
• Guide respective departments to identify key risk factors and opportunities
• Maintain an enterprise risk monitoring process and get buy-in
• Work with hospital stakeholders / departments in development of policies and procedures, and implementing improvements
• Conduct staff training in areas of identifying and monitoring risks
• Manage enterprise risks and identify opportunities
• Serve as a subject matter expert resource and provide guidance to the various stakeholders / departments in the area of ERM
• Provide oversight and coordination on insurance matters including working with insurance brokers, point of contact in event reporting
• To coordinate Internal Audit functions
• Project:
• Set up a structure for Control-Self-Assessments (CSA) at an organization level
• Assess and conduct the necessary compliance reviews to support improvements identified during internal or external audits and on CSAs
• Secondary Duties
• Participate actively in Improvement/IT/Operations Projects or any initiatives organized by Hospital or Cluster
• Finance and PBS POC for Business Continuity Planning

Requirements:

• Healthcare experience is highly preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft office applications and ERM systems

How to apply:

By submitting any application or resume to us, you will be deemed to have agreed and consented to us disclosing your personal information to prospective employers for their consideration.

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Registration Number: R22108956

EA Licence No: 20C0426 (Elitez & Associates Pte Ltd)

Finance Manager Job Description

We are looking to hire a finance manager with excellent organizational and analytical skills. Finance managers are expected to be detail-oriented, knowledgeable on statistics, have strong problem-solving skills, and an investigative nature.

To ensure success, finance managers should have a deep commercial awareness, strong numeracy skills, and a keen interest in the growth, efficiency, and profitability of an organization. Top candidates will have outstanding communication and report writing skills with superb technical ability and fantastic negotiation skills.

Finance Managers Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and execute financial tasks and projects of the organization.

• Make estimates of funds required for the short and long-term financial objectives of the organization.

• Complete financial reports, lead the month-end closing process and conduct monthly financial forecast.

• Develop and implement plans for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

• Achieve a proper mix of equity and debt to minimize cost and maximize operational profit.

• Strategize on fund procurement through banks and other financial institutions.

• Prudently make investments on assets that maximize returns.

• Provide financial insight and analysis to drive the business performance of the organization.

• Manage and monitor metrics, KPI tracking, and reports.

• Evaluate the financial performance of the organization and measure returns on investments.

• Understand and calculate the risks involved in the financial activities of the organization.

Finance Manager Requirements:

• Degree in finance/accounting or related (essential).

• International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) accreditation (essential).

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license (essential)

• 5 years of work experience as a Finance Manager (essential).

• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.

• Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.

• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, and other financial planning software.

Responsibilities:

• Keep track and adhere to financial reporting guidelines.
• Prepare financial statements.
• Prepare and evaluate annual budget.
• Perform budgetary controls and manage arrears.
• Ensure precise transaction recording and strong financial controls.
• Oversee grants, asset management, inter-funds transfers, and tax reporting duties within the team.

Requirements:

• Candidates should bring along a Degree in Accountancy or any equivalent professional qualifications (e.g. ACCA)
• Possess at least 5 years of experience within the accounting function.
• Possess at least 3 years of managerial experience.
• Able to work independently and as a team player.
• Comfortable in managing tight deadlines.
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

How to apply:

By submitting any application or resume to us, you will be deemed to have agreed and consented to us disclosing your personal information to prospective employers for their consideration.

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Registration No.: R21103560

EA License No.: 20C0426 (Elitez & Associates)

As part of the highly motivated Finance team the Senior Finance Specialist will be involved into various accounting responsibilities. Candidates with more experience will be considered for a Senior Executive role.

Key Responsibilities

• In charge of performing day to day financial transactions, including accounts receivables and accounts payables duties
• In charge of AP operations, record suppliers’ invoices and prepare payments
• In charge of AR operations, ensure accurate and appropriate recording of revenue and expenses
• Record and reconcile financial transactions in the general ledger.
• Prepare journal entries and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
• Assist in the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Keep accurate records for all daily transactions, and prepare balance sheets
• Posting of transactions to journals, ledgers, and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Reconcile bank statements, tracking bank deposits and payments
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes
• Participate in ERP project
• Assist with ad-hoc assignments as directed by Finance Group Manager

Education and Experience

• Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting experience
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles (SFRS, IFRS) advantageous
• Knowledge and experience of accounting applications advantageous
• Audit experience is a plus

We want you if you...

• Have Experience in Technology, Retail, or F&B Industry advantageous
• Pro-active, and don't mind taking a hands-on approach to work
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a plus
• An independent, self-starter, fast learner, and detail-oriented team player who thrives in a multi-tasking, fast-paced environment