Singapore Aquatics (SAQ) is the governing body for aquatic sports including swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming and open water swimming in Singapore. As a leading National Sports Association, we invite passionate and capable applicants who can contribute to our cause in the following position:
1) FINANCE EXECUTIVE
A. PRIMARY JOB PURPOSE
Report to the Assistant Finance Manager with regard to the Association’s purchases and payables cycle and accounting functions
B JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
To assist the Assistant Finance Manager in accounting duties which includes:
· To support the monthly accounts closing;
· Preparation of bank reconciliations;
· Assist in handling day to day accounting functions;
· Managing and processing the Association’s purchasing and payable’s function, including:
- Verifying invoices are supported with proper documentation
- Preparing payment vouchers (Giro/TT/cheques)
- Preparation of cheques if necessary
- Ensuring compliance with the Association’s policies and procedures
· Posting of transactions in the accounting system;
· Assist in monitoring expenditure of SAQ event budgets and liaising with relevant teams on expenditures for post-event SOAs;
· Monitoring and tracking of the Association’s value in-kind inventories;
· Assist in the annual statutory audit;
· Assist in any internal or compliance audits, or grant audits;
· Ensure accounting is carried out in proper way in accordance to financial regulations and accounting standards;
· Ensure expense claims are in accordance with SSA’s HR policies;
· Assist in any ad hoc accounting and administrative assignments;
· Any other adhoc duties as may be assigned.
C JOB HOLDER REQUIREMENTS
1 Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma in Accountancy or Business Administration, or relevant qualifications.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience is preferred.
- Prior experience in Sports industry, Charities or Grant Accounting is advantageous.
- Prior experience with Oracle Netsuite is advantageous.
- Proficient in using Microsoft office especially in Excel and work with strong IT skills.
2 Personal Attributes
- A dynamic and mature person with a passion for sports.
- Meticulous with high level of integrity, detailed oriented and comfortable working with numbers.
- Must have strong initiative, good communication, interpersonal skills, positive attitude and problem-solving skills.
- Strong team player with ability to work and builds rapport and collaborative working relationship with all levels.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet tight datelines.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment
- Ability to start at short notice is preferred or immediate.
Please email the application enclosing resume and stating current and expected salary to: [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
