Job Description

We have opening for Assistant Manager/ Senior Executive, Finance (6 Months Contract) in Methodist Girls' School Secondary and we invite candidates with positive attitude and willingness to serve to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. ACCOUNTING (SECONDARY)

a) Assist the Finance Director to manage monthly financial accounting aspects and reporting functions for Secondary School.

b) Manage annual budget, budget amendment exercises and budget requirements and work with the Finance Director (FD) to ensure budget sustainability and alignment to school's objectives.

c) Manage the collection of enrichment programme, CCA, semestral fees etc fees from students (out of pocket expenses).

d) Manage the accounting of the Endowment Fund Accounts and Building Fund Accounts.

e) Work with the FD to ensure regular filing and submission of information to MOE and respective government agency.

f) Prepare quarterly GST submission to IRAS.

g) Reviewer for the Financial Assistance Scheme for Students.

h) Manage the accounting aspects of the Fundraising events of the school. Manage the issuance of tax-exemption receipts.

i) Manage monthly account reconciliations/analysis

j) Assist the Finance Director in the monthly account closing and reporting

k) Assist the Finance Director in drafting or updating the accounting processes (SOP) and accounting policies

l) Any ad hoc duties as and when is required

2. AUDIT AND INTERNAL CONTROLS

a) Manage the statutory financial audit and work with the FD to enable the submission of audited financial statements to the relevant authorities for the full school.

b) Ensure strong operational internal controls are in place in the school's financial systems

3. PROCUREMENT (FULL SCHOOL)

Requestor for the procurement of the following contracts:

a) Statutory external auditors

b) Stationery and refreshment for finance use

4. BOARD SECRETARIAT DUTIES (FULL SCHOOL)

a) Prepare agenda for Finance and Investment Sub-Committee meetings 1 month in advance for clearance by School Leaders (SL)and Chairperson

b) Work with the FD to provide assistance for logistic support for Finance and Investment Sub-Committee meetings. Such as courier of documents to Board members, purchase of food

c) Plan and arrange the dates of Finance Sub- Committee and Investment Sub-Committee with SL and Board

d) Minute taker for both Finance and Investment Sub- Committee meetings

5. HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT

a) Work with FD to provide guidance and support to staff under your charge

b) Supervise and review the performance of your staff

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Education

CPA qualification or equivalent

Experience

At least 5-8 years in commercial firms or auditing

Experience in school environment will be an advantage

Experience in Full set of accounts with consolidation and cash flow statements

Strong working knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards as well as internal controls and GST

Strong with ERP tools and SAP B1

Strong analytical and IT skills ie. Excel, Powerpoint, Words

Personal attributes and Others

Trustworthy and responsible

Customer centric and a team player

Good interpersonal, organisation and communication (oral and written) skills

Possess the ability to work well in a dynamic environment -

Additional Information

Career Level

Not Specified

Qualification

Not Specified

Job Type

Contract

Job Specializations

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Company Overview

Methodist Girls' School was founded in 1887 by Sophia Blackmore, an Australian missionary sent by the Methodist Episcopal Church in America to establish a school for girls in Singapore. MGS is a full school: the Secondary School was granted independent status in 1989 while the Primary School remains an aided school.

The school see as her mission `to educate every girl in a Christian environment To Master, To Grow and To Serve in every phase of her life'. The school's vision is to nurture girls in being and becoming `Godly Women of Excellence with a Heart of Love'. The values of Godliness, Excellence and Love are nurtured both formally and informally through the culture of the school. The school motto `To Master, To Grow, To Serve' reflects the lived expression of her identity, values and purpose. The motto emphasises understanding and knowing deeply and working hard to achieve mastery even when it is challenging; being curious and humble, willing to step out of one's comfort zone; and giving generously and sacrificially to meet the needs of others, knowing that as one serves, one also receives. There is a strong Christian heritage and ethos and the girls are encouraged to learn with purpose and serve community, Singapore and the world.

Additional Company Information

Registration No.

T07GS7030J

Company Size

51 - 200 Employees

Average Processing Time

9 days

Industry

Education

Benefits & Others

Medical, Additional Medisave Contribution Scheme, Mondays-Thursdays: 8.5 hours, Friday: 8 hours