Job Description

Key Summary The Finance Director oversees all aspects of financial management, performance management, financial accounting, budgeting, corporate reporting and corporate risk management. He/she plays a key role in implementing best practices and work improvement projects to identify and manage all financial and business risks for the achievement of the Foundation\xe2\x80\x99s strategic, transformation and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the financial planning and accounting practices by overseeing the preparation of short- and long-term budgets, treasury functions and administration of internal and external funds
• Establish procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records to ensure adequate accounting and financial controls and services
• Direct the sourcing of funds, through standard and innovative means to support capital expenditure
• Review and ensure the accuracy of financial data and timely submission of all internal and external financial and statutory reports
• Manage and assess taxation-related functions while ensuring ethical and professional approaches are in place to resolve any tax issues within the organisation
• Manage internal/external audit activities and implement policies and procedures with emphasis on internal controls
• As a business partner in delivering sound advice in managing risks, analysing current market trends and providing strategic input for sustainable value-creation within the various programmes and initiatives across the Foundation
• Drive the use and integration of information technology for the effective management and control of the Foundation\xe2\x80\x99s finance function while evaluating its effectiveness for continuous improvement
• Represent the management team in Board and Board Committees meetings

• Minimum Degree in Accountancy, CA preferred, with 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a financial management position
• Proficient in grant accounting, budgeting and enterprise risk management
• Preferably with experience in social services/non-profit sectors
• Experience in managing corporate service functions (non-Finance related) will be advantageous
• Able to lead and motivate a lean team of finance professionals with varied and in-depth knowledge and abilities
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills