Job Description

About usAt Write Edge, we specialize in providing high-quality English and Writing tuition classes for Primary and Secondary school students in Singapore.The English enrichment centre was founded in 2014 with a vision to deliver exceptionally effective lessons that help build a strong foundation in the English language and nurture writing skills in young students.With decades of combined teaching, curriculum, and education management experience, we\xe2\x80\x99ve got a well-seasoned team at the helm. We work very hard to help our students have the best experience at Write Edge and take great pride in what we do.We are looking for like-minded individuals\xe2\x80\x94people who are passionate, disciplined, and focused\xe2\x80\x94to join us in bringing Write Edge to another level.Are you a driven, resourceful, committed, creative, and independent individual? Join us for a fruitful and hands-on experience. We have a line of upcoming projects, such as GST consolidation and audits, and you will play an important role in advising and supporting the business in its expansion plans.The finance department provides support to the director and the group through analysis (e.g., actual performance vs. budget, current processes) and leads all aspects of financial management at Write Edge, including financial accounting, budgeting, corporate reporting, and financial management.Key Responsibilities:Cash Management

• Oversee financial operations and strategies for our Singapore and Malaysia offices, ensuring compliance, optimizing budgets, and driving financial performance
• Develop and maintain cash management strategies
• Monitor the company\'s cash flow and prepare accurate cash flow projections
• Collaborate with other department leads to identify, measure, and manage organizational risks for improved performance
• Provide guidance on finance-related matters (budgetary/spending) with the aim to achieve financial and business goals

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of accurate financial records
• Establish strong accounting processes and periodically review and improve existing processes to ensure compliance
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end closing
• Prepare monthly management reports and consolidation packages, and provide commentaries on key variances
• Prepare the annual budget and monthly rolling forecast
• Liaise with external and internal accountants and auditors
• Prepare annual financial statements
• Handle quarterly GST and tax reporting

Budget Management

• Ensure department heads maintain given budgets and work closely with them
• Identify ways to improve organizational financial efficiency, avoid overspending, implement cost-cutting measures, and boost business profits

Company Growth

• As a Finance Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving the company\'s growth by ensuring sound financial planning and management
• You will be responsible for analyzing financial data to identify growth opportunities and providing insights to support strategic decision-making
• As Write Edge continues to scale and expand, your expertise will contribute to the financial stability and scalability of our business, enabling us to achieve our long-term goals and expand our market presence

Upcoming Projects that Involve Finance

• Consolidation of entities
• Migration to a new operations management system
• Review finance team structure in line with future expansion plans

Team Management

• You will be leading a team of finance professionals, including a Senior Accountant and a Finance Executive. You will also be partnering and working closely with our outsourced accountants

Skills Required:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting/Finance/ACCA or equivalent
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of Google Sheets, Slides, and Microsoft Office
• Experience in an education or enrichment company is preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience with the full spectrum of finance activities
• Ability to work effectively with senior-level business leaders
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, tax regulations, laws, and compliance requirements
• Strong organizational skills, attentive to detail with the ability to meet tight reporting deadlines in a multi-tasking environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to meet tight reporting deadlines in a multi-tasking environment
• Meticulous and efficient
• Independent and takes initiative in work

Attributes:

• Stamina for hard work (i.e., good learning attitude)
• Responsibility
• Positive attitude in learning
• Resilient, highly adaptable, and able to multi-task in a challenging environment
• Adaptable to new working environments, especially a fast-growing SME culture

Job Details:Working Hours:

• Mon - Fri: 9am - 6pm
• Work from home: Monday, Thursday and Friday
• Work on site: Tuesday and Wednesday

Working Location:Tampines Branch

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