Dulwich College (Singapore) is seeking a Deputy Head of Finance to join its dedicated team. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering various finance related tasks with regard to the preparation of accounts, and provide support to the Head of Finance. The Deputy Head of Finance will assist with the supervision and training of the Finance staff, in consultation with the Head of Finance, and for ensuring that proper accounting procedures are in place, and accurate records and reports are in compliance with statutory requirement and SFRS accounting standards.
Main Responsibilities:
- To prepare monthly GST self-review and quarterly GST submissions;
- To assist in monthly cash flow analysis ensuring smooth operational cash flow;
- To prepare monthly journals, balance sheet reconciliations and schedules (School Activities, Fixed Assets, Intangible Assets);
- To undertake intercompany and internal-charge transactions with other affiliated schools and companies within the group;
- To undertake reconciliation of billing issuance, credit note issuance, reconciliation of daily incoming receipt, reconciliation of FPS (fee protection scheme) purchase;
- Support the Head of Finance with external auditors for interim or year-end audits;
- Assist the Head of Finance with streamlining of finance processes and automation;
- To undertake various other finance tasks found in finance office including staff cover for other finance areas;
- To undertake other ad-hoc reports and tasks reasonably requested by the head-office and management including, if necessary, outside the finance department;
- To actively participate in the group D365 Asset Management System implementation;
- Preparation of monthly closing reports, among others:
- Head-office reporting pack preparation;
- Budget holders’ report preparation;
- Provide reconciliation report between head-office and budget-holders’ reports including internal charges from affiliates schools / companies;
- Reconciliation of Investment bank accounts and Activities P&L;
- Match AR & AP reconciliation reports by respective teams and provide necessary feedback.
- Other duties as required for the role.
Requirements:
- Possess at least Bachelor's Degree in a Finance/Accounting related discipline.
- At least 4 years’ experience in a Finance or Accounting role; with a minimum of 2 years in a supervising role;
- Prior audit experience (minimum of 2 years), preferably in Big 4 organizations, is essential
- Experience in preparing monthly trial balances, management accounts, cash flow analysis and forecast and GST submissions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, in particular MS Excel.
- Experience with accounting software eg D365, and experience of sales ledger process including credit control are added advantages.
- Motivation and dedication as a self-starter, resourcefulness and an ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
- A methodical approach to work and is meticulous with great attention to details.
- Pleasant disposition with good interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to communicate with staff at all levels.
- A positive and flexible approach to work and duties and willingness to undertake occasional work outside normal working hours.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Having a diverse staff body is a great strength to us as a College and one of the ways that we can help students achieve our College Mission of Living Worldwise. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy or socio-economic status. We support family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational needs allow. Staff recruited locally are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local employment law.
Dulwich College (Singapore) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices which are aligned to the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.
CPE Registration Number: 201027137D
Period of Registration: 09 January 2024 to 08 January 2028
