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