Manager / Senior Manager, Finance

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, Finance, the Manager / Senior Manager, Finance (General Ledger) is responsible for leading the General Ledger function for the Association. The role oversees the month-end and year-end financial closing process, financial and statutory reporting, audit coordination, accounting governance and internal controls, while leading the General Ledger team to ensure timely, accurate and compliant financial reporting.

Duties &Responsibilities

Month-End & Financial Reporting

• Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial closing process for the Association.
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, prepayments, fixed asset accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure all closing deliverables are completed accurately and within reporting timelines.
• Review significant accounting estimates and adjustments.
• Review monthly management accounts, financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Prepare financial reports for Management, EXCO/Council and other stakeholders as required.
• Oversee statutory financial reporting and regulatory submissions.
• Review budget versus actual analyses and financial performance reports.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Coordinate and manage the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Review and analyse organisational financial performance through budget versus actual analysis.
• Support strategic planning and resource allocation by preparing financial insights, scenario analyses and projections for the Finance Director's review.
• Guide and review the work of executives supporting the budgeting cycle, ensuring timelines and reporting deadlines are met.

Governance, Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with SFRS, internal accounting policies and financial controls.
• Lead the annual external audit and coordinate responses to audit queries.
• Review and strengthen accounting policies, SOPs and internal controls.
• Oversee grant-related financial reporting and compliance requirements where applicable.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach and develop the team to achieve departmental objectives.
• Allocate workloads, review performance and provide technical guidance.
• Build a high-performing finance team through continuous development and knowledge sharing.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive finance transformation and process improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reporting quality.
• Champion automation and optimisation of finance systems and closing processes.
• Identify risks and implement improvements to strengthen governance and operational effectiveness.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with business units to provide accounting guidance and resolve complex financial matters.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulatory bodies and other stakeholders on finance-related matters.

Other Duties

• Must be willing to work on match days, including weekends, in line with SPL, WPL, and National Team calendar.
• Undertake any other duties assigned by the Director, Finance or General Secretary.

Job requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. Professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) preferred.
• At least 7–10 years of relevant financial accounting experience, including full-set accounts, General Ledger and financial reporting, with people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), month-end closing, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Experience managing audits, statutory reporting and finance transformation initiatives.
• Proficient in accounting software, ERP systems, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC), and Microsoft Excel
• Experience in a non-profit organisation, grant-funded environment or public sector would be an advantage