Job Description

The Finance Manager will work alongside the Country Director in planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all finance-related activities of the ministry. This includes direct responsibility for day-to-day accounting and finance needs, forecasting, compliance, and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

Accounts

Supervise the accounts staff in the office--provide leadership, guidance and support. Review monthly accounts and reports, explain variances against budget for submission to Country Director (CD). Submit approved monthly financial reports to regional Finance Co-ordinator for consolidation purposes. Provide analysis of accounts on a quarterly basis. Check and approve outgoing remittances. Check and approve GIRO collections. Check funds that are approved for transfers to overseas Asia Pacific offices. Monitor cash flow and inform Country Director of areas of concern. Liaise with the auditors for the annual audit, review and reconcile the audited financial statements, management letter. Ensure that accounting system functions properly. Review accounting procedures to ensure adequate internal controls are in place and make changes and improvements where necessary. Carry out tasks that are assigned by the Country Director from time to time.

Budgets

Update budget templates for individual department. Assist team leads with preparation of budget. Review team budget and prepare consolidated country budget for submission to Country Director, and work with CD to present budget to Board Chairman and Treasurer and subsequently to the Board, for approval. Submit approved consolidated budget to regional finance coordinator for Asia Pacific consolidation.

Corporate Administration

Liaise with company secretary to ensure compliance with ACRA, filing of Annual Returns. Liaise with auditors for review of accounts. Set the agenda for the internal audit committee review and obtain Country Director's approval before sending it. Record minutes and facilitate review of internal controls by Audit committee. Prepare for filing of Annual Report, Financial Statements and Governance Evaluation Checklist to the Commissioner of Charities. Prepare the Governance checklist for board's approval. Prepare financial reports for Board meetings.

Inter-Office Claims, Payment and Reports

Check and approve the monthly claims submitted to Grand Rapids office for reimbursement. Liaise with Grand Rapid's office finance for claims and payment. Prepare annual reports (Eliminations, Total Assets & Liabilities, PCI) for submission to Asia Pacific Finance Director

Investment

Work with board treasurer and Internal Audit Committee on investments. Bid for shares on online platform (To execute instructions and investments approved by treasurer and audit committee).

Publishing Entity Accounts

Prepare monthly accounts to be sent to Country Director. Submit approved monthly financial reports to regional Finance Director for consolidation purposes. Prepare management reports for annual audit. Review royalties for the year and work with the operations team to ensure accuracy. File withholding tax for royalties. Annual filing of ECI and Form CS to Income Tax department. Liaise with countries for payment.

Education

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

Job Requirements

A Christ-centred believer with a deep love for God's Word. Professional experience: At least

5 years

of proven experience in accounts and finance roles, preferably in a similar capacity. Proficiency in Accounting software/systems and MS Office Suite. Ability to maintain high levels of discretion and confidentiality. Strong math and analytical skills. Attention to detail.
If you are keen to join us, please send your resume to

hr.singapore@odb.org

. Or please help us spread the word. Thank you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $3,500.00 - $4,500.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance
Experience:

accounts and finance: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person