Finance Executive

About SCCFSC

South Central Community Family Service Centre (SCCFSC) provides support to the low-income and vulnerable families in our community. While giving support to families who seek help in financial, social or relationship issues, we encourage community self-help and cooperation.

Our Approach

Taking an inclusive approach, we leverage on the community to activate mutual help through social connections and inclusiveness with the aim of empowering the low-income and vulnerable families while developing the full potential of the next generation for transformative change.

About the Finance Executive role

The Finance Executive provides hands-on support for SCCFSC's day-to-day finance operations, focusing on accurate transaction processing, reconciliations, records and support for closing, grants, donations and audits. This one-year contract role suits an early-career finance professional seeking practical experience in a social service agency.

• Role: Finance Executive (one-year full-time contract)
• Department: Finance
• Reporting to: Senior Finance Executive
• Location: South Central Community Family Service Centre, Blk 5 Delta Avenue #01-09, Singapore 160005

Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable transactions, including purchase orders, supplier invoices, staff expense claims and payment schedules, ensuring that supporting documents and approvals are complete.
• Record accounts receivable transactions, receipts and donations accurately, and follow up on routine outstanding items where required.
• Post general ledger and bank transactions, including accruals and prepayments, in accordance with established policies, procedures and approval limits.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, account schedules and supporting documents for month-end, year-end closing and year-end audit, and follow up on reconciling items.
• Maintain accurate fixed-asset, finance and electronic filing records with clear audit trails and appropriate confidentiality.
• Support management reports, annual budgets, grant claims and funding reports by compiling data and verifying the supporting documents.
• Update donation records in IRAS portal for tax-deductible receipts, support donor acknowledgement, and prepare routine audit documents and schedules.
• Support finance system administration and any process improvements and perform other assigned finance duties within the role's responsibility.

Competencies and requirements

• Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline; relevant accounting certification may also be considered.
• Two years of relevant accounting experience, fresh graduates will be considered.
• Understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles; exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable or bank reconciliation is an advantage.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and learning accounting systems; experience with NetSuite is an advantage but not required.
• Exposure to charities, social service agencies, non-profit organisations or accounting firms is an advantage.
• Meticulous and organised, with good numerical accuracy, follow-through and respect for confidentiality.
• Able to collaborate ,communicate clearly, learn new processes and seek guidance when an issue is outside the role's authority or experience; availability at short notice is an advantage.