We are representing our client, a local church organisation to look for an experienced Finance Manager to lead the Finance Team by overseeing end-to-end finance operations, manage cost-control analysis and improve processes in view of implementing best practices across all three centres.
Responsibilities
- Oversees General Ledger, Accounts Receivables and Account Payables section.
- Work with department heads on the preparation and the review of the Church annual budget, support the preparation of budget reviews and discussions with SPO, Financial Committee and Church Board.
- Lead the finance team to close the monthly accounts in a timely manner. Review and approve all Journal Vouchers (JVs) monthly and Balance Sheet schedules. Prepare and generate the quarterly consolidation and management reports with analysis for department heads, the Financial Committee and the Church Board.
- Review and Approve all Payment Vouchers (PVs). Lead and drive cost controls and saving efforts across the church.
- Plan the year end audit with the auditors. Lead the finance team and work with the auditors on the annual year-end audits, prepare the year end consolidation and finalize the audit reports and support the preparation of financial slides for the church’s treasurer, for the church AGM.
- Document and review key business processes and update the finance policy and SOPs.
- Work with system vendors and IT to continue maintain, improve and enhance the finance system and reporting.
- Manage cashflow and liaising with the banks on all banking matters; FD, cash transfers, changes in authorized signatories, etc
- Liaise and work with the church secretary and external secretary on all secretarial matters, resolutions, year-end requirements, updates of Charity portal, updates of surveys, etc
- Liaise with government authorities on governance matter; MCCY, IRAS, etc.
- Internal Audit
- Oversees and ensure timely and accurate approval and submission of GST
- Support the Director of Finance & HR on all financial matters, including the support to the Finance Committee, Audit and Risk Committee, and Investment Committee.
Requirements
- Knowledge of Accounting Standards and Corporate Governance.
- Experience in Auditing and Taxation (Corporate Tax and GST).
- Minimally, a Degree in Accounting.
- Has working experience in a church finance team.
- Good communication skills with people, especially with department heads.
- Independent and Responsible. Motivated and Initiative.
- Strong leadership skills to lead the team.
- Preferably, with good experience in the use of Business Central.