Finance Associate

Company Overview

Jewish Welfare Board is a non-profit serving the Jewish community by maintaining synagogues, an elderly home, a community centre with kosher restaurant and grocery, and promoting Jewish education through preschools and Sunday schools, plus organising community activities.

Job Summary

Manage daily accounting operations including accounts receivable/payable, bank reconciliations, payments, payroll, and financial reporting to support the organisation’s financial integrity and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily accounts receivable and payable functions including data entry, journal posting, and invoice preparation for all revenue streams
• Match collections to invoices and update accounting records accurately to maintain financial accuracy
• Track outstanding payments and proactively follow up with customers and donors to ensure timely collections
• Reconcile bank accounts and point-of-sale transactions regularly to maintain accurate financial records
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and balance sheet item schedules for accurate reporting
• Extract, transform, and load financial and operational data from various departments to support accounting and reporting needs
• Process weekly payment runs to suppliers and vendors ensuring timely disbursements
• Manage staff claims processing and petty cash transactions with proper documentation and controls
• Assist in monthly and annual financial closing by preparing journals, schedules, and reconciliations to support audit readiness
• Execute ad-hoc finance and administrative tasks as assigned to support team objectives

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Diploma or above in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1–2 years of accounting experience preferred
• Proficiency in Xero and Excel for financial data management
• Good organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Proactive approach to follow up on discrepancies and improve financial processes
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with internal teams, customers, donors, and vendors
• Analytical mindset to identify irregularities and support data-driven decision-making
• Customer-service orientation to engage stakeholders professionally and patiently