The Finance Director oversees the financial management and reporting activities of the organisation and supports the Law Society Council in its long term financial goals and risk management.
- Supervise and monitor the day-to-day financial operations, including cash flow, account payables/receivables, fixed deposits, available for sales investments, and other financial transactions
- Provide thought leadership to ExCo/Council on finance related issues affecting the Law Society
- Responsible for month-end closing and reporting activities
- Review balance sheet reconciliation and schedules, and financial statements
- Present summary financial results during monthly Finance Committee and Exco meetings
- Support and follow up with Treasurer, Finance Committee and Audit Committee on their queries and action items
- Lead annual budget exercise by working closely with C-suite, HR and HODs
- Establish and implement financial policies, protocols and procedures in accordance with established corporate governance principles and advise departments on sound financial practices.
- Review and strengthen current internal financial controls and processes by initiating and leading improvement projects
- Prepare annual group consolidated balance sheet and cash flow statements
- Liaise with external and internal auditors and relevant government authorities and ensure that the company's financial policies and practices are in compliance with statutory regulations and legislation
- Lead and manage the Finance department
Requirements
- Degree/Professional qualification in Accounting
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in auditing and accounting
- Prior experience in non-profit sector will be advantageous
- Strong understanding of, or prior experience in, corporate governance
- Knowledge on SAGE 300 will be advantageous
- A team player who is meticulous and hands on
- Experience in project management will be advantageous
- Strong interpersonal and people management skills
- Strong analytical skills with a customer focus
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Singaporeans Only
