Head, Finance: (5-Day Work Week) - Full Time Position

The Diocese of Singapore (DOS) has under her umbrella, 27 churches, community services, schools and chaplaincies. The Diocesan Central Administration (DCA) is the corporate headquarter for DOS.

Responsibilities:

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Responsible for financial reports/management reports, AR and AP
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for statutory audit, i.e. schedules, audit report template, audit queries
• Responsible for monthly financial reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Responsible for submission of Online Financial Statements, Annual Reports, and MCCY overseas reporting via Charity Portal.

Budgeting and Cost Control

• Manage and control the budgeting process and establish budgetary goals and objectives.
• Monitor and control expenses to ensure adherence to approved budgets.
• Conduct regular variance analysis and provide explanations for budget deviations.

Financial Operations

• Oversee the day-to-day financial operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payments & receipts, general ledger activities, and review bank reconciliation
• Manage full sets of accounts including but not limited to monthly/yearly closing for smaller entities.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Verify monthly payroll records prepared by HR
• Oversee payments prepared by Admin officer (finance).
• Liaise with external parties (e.g. banks, corporate secretary, tax agents, and external auditors).
• Organizing Finance Board meetings and Hon. Treasurers’ meetings, including logistics for in-person or virtual meetings.
• Responsible for monthly billing of clergy remuneration to Parishes.
• Responsible for verifying and checking quota applications submitted by churches under DCA, including summary schedules of quota revisions.
• Oversight of Deanery accounts and audit.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and supervise the finance team, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the finance department.
• Ad-hoc projects and other job duties which may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accountancy or ACCA (or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in a similar role and with supervisory experience.
• Member of Professional accounting body, e.g. member of ACCA and/or Chartered Accountant (CA) Singapore.
• Well versed of Financial Reporting Standard (FRS).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Candidates with SAGE experience will be an advantage.
• Able to lead the team.

Salary will commensurate with qualifications and work experience.

Please submit your application with updated resume indicating your notice period and expected salary. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.