Life Community Services Society is a social service agency serving children & youth from low-resourced, vulnerable and at-risk backgrounds. Our vision is for every child to be the best that they can be, through our mission of empowering children and families through care and mentoring.
The successful applicant shall be self-motivated and passionate about the work that our organisation is doing in making a difference to the children from vulnerable backgrounds. He/She should have a heart of compassion, integrity and maturity, and is able to be a good team player.
Job Description
You shall work under the direction of the Finance Manager. Your key responsibilities include:
Financial Management
- Responsible for finance functions including month-end and year-end closing.
- Maintain partial or full set of accounts, including audit schedules.
- Maintain full set of accounts across LCSS’s programmes and student care centres, including maintaining general ledger
- Process vendor payments and staff claims.
- Cashflow management to support operational needs.
- Prepare and submit quarterly GST reports in compliance to statutory requirements.
- Ensures compliance with audit and statutory requirements.
- Reporting for government grants and funding received.
- Process donations and issue tax-deductible receipts for qualifying contributions.
- Monitor and manage fixed deposits and other investments.
Management Reporting
- Analysis of budget and year-on-year financial variances.
- Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and annual budgeting.
- Prepare periodic management reports to support management’s decision-making.
Governance and Risk Management
- Assist in preparing board governance documentation to maintain compliance and support best practices.
- Provide administrative support for risk management activities, including organizing documentation and reporting on compliance.
- Ensure adherence to LCSS policies and statutory requirements by assisting in routine compliance checks.
- Assist in ongoing initiatives to drive improvements in business processes and corporate governance.
Administrative Support
- Provide support to the corporate office’s administrative functions, ensuring smooth daily operations.
Other Responsibilities
- Undertake any additional duties or ad-hoc projects as assigned by the CEO or Deputy Director, Corporate Services.
The desired candidate should be/possess
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting or related field, or equivalent relevant qualifications.
- Minimum 2 to 3 years of relevant experience, with experience in the social services sector preferred but not necessary.
- Familiarity with Singapore Charity Accounting Standards and Corporate Governance for Charities.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., MYOB).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (including VLOOKUP functions).
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Candidates with a mid-career change and some background in finance will be considered.
Interested applicants please submit cover letter and resume indicating expected salary & availability.
