Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Founded in 2011, Empact is a leading social enterprise with a mission to build the capacity of social organisations (referred to as non-profit organisations and social enterprises) in Singapore and the region. Our aim for our capacity building efforts is to empower these social organisations to be empowered for greater impact. Through our cross-sector collaboration with sector developers, grantmakers, corporates and volunteers, we bridge the capacity gap of the social sector by channelling talents, skills and resources to co-create innovative solutions to address the various needs of social organisations. To date, Empact has impacted and empowered more than 2,000 social organisations in the region, with a contribution of savings amounting up to $9 million worth of professional services that have been rendered pro bono for the social sector. In 2019, Empact was selected as a finalist for the President’s Challenge Social Enterprise of the Year Award. This is the highest accolade for social enterprises in Singapore by the President of Singapore.
DESIGNATION : Senior Accounting Executive (Shared Services)

RESPONSIBILITIES
In our Shared Services department, we empower non-profits and social enterprises by providing affordable and professional services that are critical for their daily operations, such as bookkeeping, donation tracking, accounting to payroll and human resources support. By bridging this gap, we believe our social organisations are enabled to fulfil their social missions and scale their social impact. We are currently looking for a Senior Executive / Assistant Manager, who will be responsible for assigned client portfolio, working together with our Client Services Managers / Assistant Managers / Executives, to provide accounting, consultancy including digitalization and financial process improvement services to our non-profit and social enterprise clients. Roles and Responsibilities Your job role will cover:

• Managing and maintaining a good client relationship with our Shared Services clients and ensuring on time delivery of services
• Performing accounting, financial reporting, payroll, GST, tax and other shared services functions for our clients
• Attending to clients’ accounting / audit queries and requests in a timely and professional manner
• Guiding team members, volunteers, and interns for delivery of services and problem-solving
• Project manage financial/digitalisation consulting engagements in the area of finance, digitalisation onboarding/ transformation, process re-engineering, cashflow forecast, financial/payroll related operating model & service delivery

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least a Diploma in Accountancy or related discipline
• With a minimum of 2-4 years working experience in the areas of accounting and financial reporting
• Audit or management consultancy experience will be advantageous
• Experienced in managing external clients, preparing full set of accounts, and project management
• Proficient and patient in communicating financial principles to stakeholders with no accounting background
• Familiarity with charity accounting standards is a plus; familiar with cloud-based accounting and HR software; interested in constantly learning new skills
• Good interpersonal skills with a positive disposition. Ability to work effectively with people from different cultures, backgrounds and perspectives
• Exhibit good ability to work as team
• Generally tech savvy and proficient in Microsoft applications

OTHER INFORMATION
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Empact offers competitive remuneration within the social sector, and comprehensive benefits that include medical and dental benefits. We have flexible work arrangements to allow you to manage both work and personal commitments. We also believe in investing in our staff and their professional development through training and supervision. WHAT’S IT LIKE WORKING AT EMPACT?

• We have remarkable clients and partners, both domestically and internationally, who are working towards supporting social causes around the world
• We have a staff engagement programme, including regular team-building activities, fitness and volunteering sessions
• Our office is located in the heart of the city (CBD area) and accessible by public transport. Nearest MRT station is Tanjong Pagar with a 3-min walk to the office
• Located within a wide range of food choices and a place perfect for taking meetings outside, exercising and strolling
• Our team consists of passionate and multi-talented people of diverse backgrounds and social cause interests
• Together, we are inspired to bring more awareness of skill-based volunteering and enhance the capabilities of social organisations. We also adopt an open communication and collaborative workplace, making it a great venue to make an impact

HOW TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you are someone that fits the requirements, and if purpose/meaning in what you do at work important, send us your CV and a thoughtful cover letter. Your cover letter should express why you are interested in working for Empact and your qualifications. At Empact, we value diversity and inclusion, and we look forward to reviewing applications from all who are qualified to apply. Please also state the following information:

• Current & expected salary

• Reason(s) for leaving

• Availability to commence work