Finance Executive/Senior Finance Executive

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.
  

2) SENIOR FINANCE EXECUTIVE

A. PRIMARY JOB PURPOSE

Report to the Assistant Finance Manager with regard to the full spectrum of accounting functions.

B JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

To assist the Assistant Finance Manager in full set accounting duties which includes:

• To support the monthly accounts closing;

• Assist in preparing month end financial closing schedules and general ledger reconciliations for the monthly Notes To Accounts

• Preparation of bank reconciliations;

• Assist in handling day to day accounting functions;

• Posting of transactions in the accounting system;

• Processing of payments and preparation of reconciliations for SAQ’s swimming pathways initiatives;

• Handling of finances related to pool facilities bookings

• Assist in monitoring of SAQ budget for swimming pathways and liaising with relevant teams on post-event SOAs

• Provide basic financial analysis of SAQ events and programs;

• 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 with annual fixed assets sighting;

• 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

• Degree or diploma in Accountancy or relevant qualifications.

• At least 1-3 years of accounting experience in full set of accounting 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.