GCL is seeking a talented and experienced Finance Manager to join our finance team. This position will play a crucial role in overseeing the preparation of group reports, management reports, and group consolidation reports, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial insights.

Responsibilities:

• Group Reporting:

Lead the preparation of timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial reports.

Collaborate with finance teams across various departments and subsidiaries to gather necessary financial data.

Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.

• Management Reporting:

Develop and maintain robust management reporting systems to provide insightful financial analysis for decision-making.

Work closely with department heads to understand key performance indicators (KPIs) and integrate them into management reports.

Present financial insights to senior management, providing recommendations for improvement.

• Group Consolidation:

Oversee the consolidation of financial statements for the entire group, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting principles.

Manage intercompany transactions and eliminations to produce consolidated financial results.

Implement best practices for consolidation processes and drive continuous improvement.

• Financial Analysis:

Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Provide variance analysis against budget and forecast, explaining key drivers to management.

Develop financial models to support strategic planning and decision-making.

• Audit and Compliance:

Coordinate with external auditors during the audit process, ensuring a smooth and efficient audit.

Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards and regulations, ensuring compliance and implementing necessary adjustments.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

· At least 5 years of experience in financial reporting, consolidation, and analysis.

· Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance requirements.

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.

· Proficient in financial modeling and data analysis tools.

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting software.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

JOB DESCRIPTION

I. JOB DETAILS

Job Title

Manager

Deputy Manager

Substantive Grade

Department

Finance

Reporting Supervisor

TBC

II. JOB PURPOSE

Financial reporting, accounting, audit, taxation, business plan and financial operations.

III. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

§ Supervises, develops and provides guidance to Finance Executives and Account Executives

Financial

§ Assists the Financial Controller in business plans, budgets and analysis.

§ Manages operations to hit performance metrics for the Finance team

§ Cash forecast for operational and projects

Functional

§ Drive monthly book closure and ensure ledger truly reflects operational performance.

§ Provide technical support to shared service team in relation to IFRS and review financial reports.

§ Ensures completion of internal & external audit by working with BIG4.

§ Compliance to internal accounting policy, IFRS accounting, direct and indirect tax.

§ Ensures adequate internal control systems for all transactions.

§ Streamline process and implement process improvements for operational efficiency.

§ Report on financial performance and provide information for fortnightly, monthly and yearly review meetings.

§ Manage financial planning and analysis efforts, understand cost trends, identify risk and oppurtunities and provide timely and actionable informations.

§ Conducts face to face and virtual meetings to support business partners and provide financial support for operational activities.

§ Develop adhoc business analysis and present recommendations.

§ Initiate / Assists in adhoc financial projects

§ Liase with banks and financial institution for debt, treasury and reporting.

§ Contribute as team member on forecast, budget and business plans.

§ Review balance sheet, operational and financial metrics.

§ Managing multiple systems for accounting, forecast and reporting.

Interaction

§ Maintain networks and relationships with internal and external partners at the working level to keep abreast of the current industry climate and macroeconomic trends

People Focus

§ Collaborates proactively with Human Resource to continuously increase competency within finance team to meet future organisations needs through training and development

§ Assist the recruitment, selection, orientation of employees in finance team

IV. JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

Chartered Accountant / Certified Public Accountant with 10+ years of experience in accounting, tax and analytics

Experience

· Organised with efficient written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to work independently, partner cross functionally and mentor team members

· Minimum of 3 years experience in managerial position

· Advanced financial modelling skills

· Curious to learn and ability to deep dive into complex subject matter

· Experience with IBM planning analytics or similar tools

· Advance MS Office skills

V. Job Location - Punggol

VI. Working days - Monday to Driday 9:00am - 5:30pm

Saturday - 9:00am - 1:00pm

VII - Salary range - SGD 5000 - SGD 6500.

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.

The Finance Team is a proactive business partner to drive business results by using timely, accurate and business relevant information to support critical decision making. We strive for excellence to support the business in areas not limited to:

· Consolidation & Financial results reporting

· Operations Finance

· Management Information System (i.e. Synergix, Cognos)

· Audit and Tax

· Accounting Policy & Controls

· Financial planning and Analysis FP&A

· Corporate treasury

· Business partnering with Operations

Responsibilities

· Support strategy development and execution, providing business insights to achieve sustainable profitability

· Deliver accurate and timely financial management reports for the group

· Develop and monitor key metrics of the organization, and perform root cause analysis

· Drive the forecast / budget process for the group

· Ensure prudent financial risk management and compliance to external regulatory requirement

· Champion simplification to business processes while delivering business objectives

· Oversee ERP master data maintenance to ensure consistency for consolidation

· Assists in implementing internal and external audit recommendation

· Support special projects as required

· Other ad-hoc assignment(s)

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of the financial management and budgetary functions

• Corporate finance, risk and treasury management

• Directs the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, tax returns and reports for Government Regulatory Agencies

• Reviews reports to analyze projections of budget expenses

• Set strategic financial objective, developing and implementing policies and procedures

• SGX reporting, merger and acquisition activities and ad-hoc projects

• Manage and provide overall supervision to the Finance department

• Implement sound internal control procedures in the organization

• Provides strategic consultation including financial analysis on projects, cost identification and allocation and revenue and expense analysis of operations

Requirements:

• Qualified CPA with at least a Bachelor Degree in Accountancy / Finance or its equivalent

• Must have relevant working experience and at least 5 years in a senior leadership position

• Awareness of legal and statutory requirements on tax and accounting matters

• Must be well versed with relevant authorities’ requirement and compliance

• Meticulous with strong analytical mind and ability to work under pressure with tight schedule

• High degree of integrity and honesty; demonstrated ability to exercise confidentiality and neutrality in complex and sensitive situations

• Excellent track record of leading finance teams

• Independent and effective team player

• Excellent business acumen

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of the financial management and budgetary functions
• Corporate finance, risk and treasury management
• Directs the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, tax returns and reports for Government Regulatory Agencies
• Reviews reports to analyze projections of budget expenses
• Set strategic financial objective, developing and implementing policies and procedures
• SGX reporting, merger and acquisition activities and ad-hoc projects
• Manage and provide overall supervision to the Finance department
• Implement sound internal control procedures in the organization
• Provides strategic consultation including financial analysis on projects, cost identification and allocation and revenue and expense analysis of operations

Requirements:

• Qualified CPA with at least a Bachelor Degree in Accountancy / Finance or its equivalent
• Must have relevant working experience and at least 5 years in a senior leadership position
• Awareness of legal and statutory requirements on tax and accounting matters
• Must be well versed with relevant authorities’ requirement and compliance
• Meticulous with strong analytical mind and ability to work under pressure with tight schedule
• High degree of integrity and honesty; demonstrated ability to exercise confidentiality and neutrality in complex and sensitive situations
• Excellent track record of leading finance teams
• Independent and effective team player
• Excellent business acumen

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

To oversee the Finance Department by ensuring the accounting records are kept in accordance to Town Councils statutory and legislation requirements.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and lead the Finance Department with the Finance Manager;
• Liaison with auditors, bankers, tax agents, government agencies and etc;
• Establish sound internal financial control and responsible for all statutory reporting;
• Provide financial analysis of the Town Council’s performance and provide financial advisory to Management through monthly and quarterly reporting;
• Prepare financial statements and audit schedules in compliance with accounting standards, statutory and legislation requirements (Town Councils Act and Town Councils Financial Rules) for annual audit review;
• Oversee and work with all levels of stakeholders on annual budget exercise;
• Manage tax related matters and statutory tax submissions;
• Ensure compliance and reporting under the Town Councils Act/Town Councils Financial Rules and other statutory requirements;
• Monitor daily cash flows, cash flow forecast/projections, including treasury-related and fund management related matters of the Town Council;
• Formulate strategic short-term and long-term financial plans for the Town Council;
• Review and make recommendation of process improvements and/or mechanisms to minimize/mitigate financial risks etc;
• Follow-up on auditor’s recommendations and implementation of control measures in day-to-day operations to mitigate/minimize internal control weaknesses;
• Ability to work directly and effectively with all stakeholders of the Town Council including supervising a team of finance staff;
• Keep abreast of changes in financial, statutory and Town Councils regulations and legislation;
• Any other assigned duties/responsibilities as prescribed/assigned by Management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in Accountancy and/or other accounting qualifications;
• Minimum 5 years of Managerial level with relevant working experience;
• Preferably some working experience in management of Government Finance;
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, management skills and team-player;
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and people management skills;
• Ability to work with all levels of stakeholders; and
• Independent, meticulous and able to work with tight deadlines.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Manages the accounting and finance staff who are responsible for financial reporting, billing, collections, payroll, budget preparation, investment management and fund raising.

· Recruits and hires accounting and financial and HR staff and conduct performance evaluations.

· Coordinates training programmes for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff.

· Manages staff who are responsible for governance, IT and HR.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1 Regularly reviews existing internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation and puts in place incremental measures as required and in line with best practice.

2 Oversees and provides input into the preparation of regular business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets (based on a clear understanding of the organisation).

3 Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards and requirements.

4 Responsible for reporting and coordinating grant applications with relevant government donors throughout the fiscal year, and files annual required reports.

5 Manages accounts to ensure compliance with regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit as well as cooperating closely and working with periodic internal audit reviews.

6 Presents recommendations to the Board Finance & HR Committee, the Board Audit & Risk Committee, and as required the Board of Governors on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.

7 Provides financial analysis with an emphasis on investments and operating expenditure.

8 Ensures compliance with governmental requirements working with the Board Audit and Risk Committee.

9 Tracks the Organisation’s corporate governance performance against its established rules, and advises Board Finance & HR Committee and the Board (Audit & Risk Committee) on a regular basis of any shortfalls or derelictions as well as recommends changes in governance standards as rules and regulations evolve.

10 Oversees the implementation and maintenance of IT infrastructure and applications.

11 Assists in strategizing, planning, executing and accounting for fund raising initiatives.

12 Assists the Investment Committee of the Home.

13 Responsible for coordinating all HR matters such as manpower planning, recruitment of staff.

14 Collaborate with Heads of Departments to supervise, evaluate and feedback to staff their work performance.

15 Assist to review and ensure implementation of HR policies and procedures.

16 Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.