OVERVIEW
The Finance Manager is responsible for all aspects of financial management, financial accounting, budgeting, statutory and internal audit, monthly closing and reporting as well as governance related matters pertaining to the charity’s IPC status.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manage financial accounting and reporting functions
- Lead a small team of finance staff to maintain the accounting system and subsystems, ensuring accuracy of financial data
- Supervise the accounting process for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivables, General Ledger, Asset Management, Grants and Donations, in accordance with accounting standards and principles
- Identify and apply accounting treatments to be adopted to meet statutory requirements
- Perform monthly close, quarterly close, GST return and prepare financial statements
2. Management accounting and budgeting
- Conduct annual budget exercise and present key findings on financial performance
3. Manage audits & governance related matters
- Liaise with external and internal auditors on all audit matters
- Ensure annual statutory and internal audits are carried out on time
- Ensure compliance to charity governance standards
4. Manage operational financial policies and risks
- Identify and assess operational and financial risks
- Develop and execute risk management strategies
- Ensure compliance to policies, procedures and processes
5. Manage & support stakeholders
- Liaise with statutory bodies and other external consultants for operational, reporting and financial matters
- Liaise with the finance committe and board for related matters
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Finance/Accountancy or equivalent.
- Strong hands-on working knowledge of accounting systems and processes.
- At least three years’ experience in maintaining full sets of accounts and reporting.
- Strong working knowledge of accounting standards and GST regulations
- Working experience in the social service sector will be an advantage
