Assistant Accountant - #1171877

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Salvation Army has been touching lives in Singapore since 1935 and we remain committed in serving the underprivileged in the community without discrimination. To us, every life is precious and we actively help those in need regardless of age, race or religion.

Throughout the years, we have established a comprehensive network of social services to meet a wide range of needs in our community. Our diverse programmes reach out to children who need care and protection, families in material need, ailing aged requiring quality nursing care and other needy segments in our society.

Our spiritual ministry also reaches out to the people in the community to provide counsel to those in need. We are there to help guide those in need towards finding their identity and purpose in life.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Accounts

• Administrate and maintain project module templates.


• Reconcile project account with general ledger and ensure the accuracy of income and expenses charging to reserves.


• Maintains and updates fixed assets register and generate amortization entries.


• Reconciles fixed assets register with general ledger.


• Prepare and review monthly/yearly management accounts, financial reports,forecasts, budget variance analysis, and supporting schedules for Management reporting.


• Prepare Government Statistics Report.


• Review banks and cash on hand reconciliation.


• Maintain a thorough understanding of the chart of accounts and the generalledger structure.


• Assist to resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.


• Supervise, guide, and coach team members to ensure timely completion of work and smooth departmental operations.

1. Budget

• Prepare budget working papers for Singapore centres and departments.


• Review the proposed budgets submitted by the centres and department heads, ensuring completeness and conformance to organization policies and procedures.


• Prepare variance analysis of the existing budgets and the proposed budgets.


• Consolidate the budget for presentation.


• Update approved budgets into the accounting system.

1. Governance

• Ensure compliance with financial reporting standards principles, tax, statutory legislation and organization policies.


• Assist with implementing and maintaining accounting control and internal financial controls and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.


• Assist with the preparation of reports provided to management.


• Assist with the preparation of information and audited financial statements for both the external and internal auditors.

1. General

• Maintain a procedure manual of tasks as a guide for backup assistance.


• Ensure confidentiality and security of financial information.


• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.


• Assist with other tasks and projects as assigned by management from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Accounting


• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role


• Preferably with knowledge of charity and/or non-profit finance experience


• Proficiency in Oracle Fusion, MS Office applications (Advanced Excel skills) and data visualisation tools will be advantageous


• Good internal and external stakeholder management skills


• Possess strong sense of responsibility, initiative with good interpersonal and communication skills


• Positive attitude with a strong desire to learn


• Resilient and confident in management of ambiguity


• Fast learner who can work independently and as a team


• Good organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise projects/task

OTHER INFORMATION

Working Hours

• Total 44 hours per work week


• 8.30am to 5pm - Monday to Friday (1 hour lunch break)

Working Location

Singapore Regional Headquarters - Finance Department

20 Bishan Street 22, Singapore, 579768

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