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Finance Assistant Director / Senior Manager Jobs in Bukit Timah, Central Singapore Community Development Council, Singapore at The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES)
Title: Finance Assistant Director / Senior Manager
Company: The Institution of Engineers, Singapore (IES)
Location: Bukit Timah, Central Singapore Community Development Council, Singapore
Assistant Director / Senior Manager (Finance)
Job Summary
The job holder will be responsible for the full spectrum of financial management and accounting for
the group and its subsidiaries. This role includes governance, strategic planning, forecasting,
budgeting, and ensuring timely preparation and submission of management accounts, reporting
packages, and statutory accounts. The job holder should possess financial management experience
and investment knowledge to assess potential business collaborations and manage investment
portfolios effectively that is aligned with the Group’s long-term growth objectives.
Special Relationship
1) Honorary Treasurer
2) Council Members
3) HODs / Team Members
Key Responsibilities (but, not limited to)
1. Strategic Financial Leadership:
• Lead the Group’s (incl. its subsidiaries) financial strategy, planning, and performance
management with the Finance team.
• Advise Executive Director (ED)/Director (Corporate Services) and Board/Council on
financial, investment, and capital allocation decisions.
• Drive long-term value creation across the Group.
• Strategise and coordinate annual budgeting processes with ED/Director (Corporate
Services) and HODs.
2. Group Finance and Operations Management
• Oversee consolidated financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and accounting
functions for the group and its subsidiaries.
• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Review management accounts and ensure consistency in accounting policies.
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and funding requirements.
• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and advisors (incl. Council/Management).
• Manage grant negotiations and applications.
• Support corporate governance and board-level reporting.
3. Investment Strategy & Execution:
• Develop and execute the Group’s (incl. its subsidiaries) investment strategy.
• Identify, evaluate, and execute joint ventures, and strategic investments.
• Develop financial modelling, valuation, negotiations, and deal structuring.
• Conduct due diligence (financial, commercial, and operational) on potential
investments.
• Present investment proposals to Board/Council and Investment Committee.
4. Cash Flow, Treasury & Funding
• Oversee Group cash flow management, working capital, and liquidity planning.
• Manage banking relationships, financing arrangements, and capital structure.
• Optimise deployment of funds across subsidiaries and investment activities.
5. Audit Management & Company Secretarial Services
• Consolidate accounts for external auditors and prepare necessary audit schedules.
• Coordinate with the Finance Committee and auditors on financial statements.
• Liaise with the company secretary for statutory documentation and AGM
preparations.
6. Governance and Compliance
• Liaise with auditors and ensure compliance with corporate governance and ISO
requirements.
• Maintain SOPs on financial processes and advise management on financial
matters.
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance frameworks.
• Identify financial and operational risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
7. Process Improvement & Systems
• Drive automation and enhancements in financial reporting and consolidation
processes.
• Improve data accuracy, reporting timelines, and decision-support capabilities.
8. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes across the Group.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide actionable
recommendations.
• Support long-term financial planning and scenario analysis.
9. Other Related Matters
• Attend management and finance committee meetings, provide insights on
financial operations.
• Any other related duties assigned by the Executive Director/ Director (Corporate
Services).
Required Competencies / Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent
• ACCA, CFA and/or similar certifications preferred.
• Minimum 6–10 years of relevant experience in group finance, corporate finance, or
investment-related roles
• Strong accounting and auditing knowledge with experience in consolidation.
• Proven leadership skills with a proactive attitude towards learning and development.
• Ability to multitask, handle pressure, and deliver high-quality work within tight timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
