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.
