Manager (Finance and Accounts) - 6 months Maternity Cover (Jan-Jun '23)

Global Compact Network Singapore (GCNS), the local chapter of the United Nations Global Compact, is seeking an experience Finance and Accounts Manager for the period of Jan - Jun 2023 to oversee the financial operations in GCNS. 

The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling the full financial accounts, budget planning as well as supporting senior management team in offering data-driven insights and financial guidance for decision making, and ensuring full regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will join an active UN Global Compact local network - an ambitious team that is energised behind our mission to promote corporate sustainability and responsible business in Singapore and the region.

Responsibilities:

• Handle the full set of financial accounts, ensuring that financial data from projects is entered into the books of account and reconciled every month
• Administering payment processes to ensure that accounts are paid on time
• Produce monthly financial statements, variance analysis and forecasting for the Management Committee, managers and other stakeholders
• Oversee the annual audit process
• Prepare annual budgets in consultation with project leads and senior management
• Coordinate the budget-setting and financial processes with project managers
• Work closely with project managers to ensure allocated budgets are closely met
• Liaise with the United Nations Global Compact Office on membership fees and quarterly reports
• Develop and execute the internal audit processes in collaboration with senior management
• Oversee grants application and donor administration, including processing of grants/donations, issuing of tax-deductible receipts and prepare necessary submission of donor information to IRAS
• Handle statutory submissions to authorities and ensure compliance with statutory laws and financial regulations
• Any other ad hoc duties as assigned

Requirements:

• At least a Diploma in Accountancy/Finance or ACCA
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting standards and management reporting requirements
• Good analytical thought process and business acumen, able to anticipate issues and offer ideas for resolution
• Knowledge of requirements by Charities and IPC regulations is advantageous
• Experience in managing/coordinating external audit is required, and internal audit processes is advantageous
• Have a positive work ethic and determination in getting things done within tight deadlines
• Meticulous and organised, with a mature disposition to take ownership of projects and targets assigned
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to work within a small team dynamic; accept that OT is necessary at times
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

We offer:

• A progressive and dynamic work culture that offers flexibility in work arrangements and recognition schemes
• A learning and growth-oriented work culture with ample professional development opportunities
• A community environment of purpose-driven people to work with, five days a week
• An international network through the UN Global Compact local networks and other UN agencies
• A modern office working environment in the CBD area

Singaporean Citizens and Permanent Residents may write in with your CV, including your last & expected salaries, any notice period to be given to existing employers, via the form below. 

To apply, please send in your application via the form below.