Senior Manager, Finance

Job Responsibilites

Finance – Accounts Payable, Staff Claims and Fixed Assets

Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payments made to vendors and staff, supporting smooth financial operations across the organisation.

• To review and approve payment transactions following verification by the Finance Executive, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.

• To review and enhance Accounts Payable process to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• To oversee the timely processing and recording of payments to vendors for month-end closing.

• To ensure prompt and accurate processing of staff claims in accordance with company policies.

• To review and ensure that the Fixed Asset Register is properly updated and processes are optimised to achieve efficiency and effectiveness.

• To provide guidance and advice to staff on daily finance operations and procedures.

Finance – General Ledger, Monthly Closing and Statutory Reporting

Responsible for ensuring timely financial records are maintained and effectively communicated to internal and external stakeholders.

• To review monthly closing activities and financial reports submitted to NTU and Management, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

•  To support the presentation of quarterly financial results to management.

•  To review yearly financial reporting for year-end audited annual financial statements for AC and Board’s approval.

•  To liaise with both internal and external auditors to facilitate audit processes

•  To oversee GST reporting, annual filing of statutory accounts, filing of returns to Charity Portal and Department of Statistic etc.

 Financial Processes and Governance

Update of SOPs

Responsible for ensuring that financial policies and processes are effective and comply with statutory requirements to support NIEC’s business.

•  To establish, review and refine financial process (ongoing) to support NIEC operations and enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

•  To drive annual SOP review exercise for Finance & Procurement Division

•  To drive annual SOP review exercise

 Any other assignments

• To communicate with relevant stakeholders to facilitate internal audits, external audit, queries from MOE Deskhead, ECDA etc.

• To drive Finance & Admin special projects (eg system implementation)

• Any other assignment as tasked by Head (Finance & Admin) or Senior Management

Job Requirements

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or ACCA qualifications, with at least 8 years' experience of relevant experience.

• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.

• Strong understanding or experience in key finance functions including Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable/Receivable, GST, Audits, Update of SOPs etc).

• Good knowledge of accounting standards (FRSs).

• Meticulous, detail-oriented and hands-on approach to work.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders.

• Proactive, independent and and sound in judgement, with high level of professionalism and integrity.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint).

• Experience with Accounting/Enterprise Resource Planning software (eg: SAP) is an advantage

Perks & Benefits:

• Flexible Hybrid Work Arrangement

• Learning & Professional Development

• Comprehensive Benefits Package such as attractive leaves schemes, flexible benefits, dental coverage etc.

Note: All new hires will be offered a two-year contract in the first instance. Contract renewal and emplacement on permanent appointment will be subject to continuous good performance.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.