Finance Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

Working closely with the Deputy Director, Corporate Finance & Compliance, the Finance Manager drives financial governance, business partnering, and sustainability across the following areas:

Financial Reporting & Oversight:

• Oversee finance operations and review monthly management accounts and financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee year-end closing and preparation of statutory financial statements.
• Analyse financial performance, identify trends and risks, and provide recommendations to management.
• Present financial information to management and committees where required.

Budgeting & Stakeholder Business Partnering:

• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process across departments.
• Monitor performance against budget and highlight key variances.
• Work closely with department heads and project teams to provide costing, financial feasibility, and sustainability advice.
• Support grant applications, funding proposals, and new initiatives with financial analysis.
• Communicate financial information clearly and practically to non-finance stakeholders and guide them on financial policies and funding requirements.

Treasury, Banking & Fund Management:

• Oversee organisational cashflow and liquidity management.
• Review cashflow forecasts and approve fixed deposit placements and excess fund placements in accordance with approved financial policies.
• Monitor restricted funds, designated funds, and grant utilisation.
• Liaise with bankers and administer bank accounts, mandates, authorised signatories, and e-banking controls.

Donations, Tax & Regulatory Compliance:

• Oversee donation accounting and reconciliation with the donation management system and donor receipting processes.
• Ensure compliance with tax-deductible donation reporting and IPC requirements.
• Manage tax compliance matters including withholding tax and statutory submissions to IRAS and ACRA.
• Review funder financial reports and regulatory filings prior to submission.

Governance, Audit & Risk Management:

• Maintain and strengthen financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Act as the main finance liaison with auditors, regulators, funders and relevant external stakeholders.
• Coordinate audits and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
• Support enterprise risk management, Annual Report and prepare financial information and papers for the Finance Committee/Board.

Operations:

• Ensure timely completion of finance operations and reporting activities.
• Promote financial discipline and knowledge sharing across the organisation through guidance and support to stakeholders.

Systems & Process Improvement:

• Oversee finance systems and ensure data integrity and proper usage.
• Lead finance digitalisation and automation initiatives and work with IT on system integration.
• Implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reporting quality.

Educational Qualification:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent).

Relevant Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant finance/accounting experience with 3–5 years of managerial experience.
• Experience in charity, non-profit, healthcare or grant-funded environment.
• Experience dealing with auditors, regulators and committees.

Behaviour Traits & Attitude:

• Strategic thinking
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Governance and risk awareness mindset
• Stakeholder and communication skills
• Leadership and people management