Accountant/Accounts Executive

A church in Dover has the following vacancy - ACCOUNTANT/ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE

Reporting: Reports generally to the Pastor-in-Charge through the Office Manager and specifically to the Church Treasurer and Finance Chairperson for the financial matters of the Church.

Primary Responsibility:

Responsible for maintaining accurate, complete, and timely accounting records, and for preparing reliable financial statements in accordance with established accounting principles and the financial policies of the Church.

Duties:

Finance-Related Duties:

Reporting to the Church Treasurer and Finance Chairperson

a) Work closely with the Finance Committee in the preparation, consolidation, and collation of annual budgets.

b) Support the Finance Committee in the review, implementation, and compliance of financial policies and procedures

c) Record, maintain and update pledges made during the annual pledge drive

d) Prepare for and liaise with external auditors for the annual audit

e) To be responsible for the processing, depositing, recording and disbursement of all church monies in accordance with established accounting principles and financial policies of the church

f) Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date records of all financial and banking transactions including bank reconciliations.

g) Process accounts payable, ensuring that all payments are properly authorised and made in a timely manner.

h) Update weekly collections in the donors pledge database and prepare weekly and monthly reconciliations between the pledge/contributions records and the general ledger

i) Prepare and issue monthly giving statements to donors

j) Coordinate with Church Ministries and another Centre to ensure proper recording of receipts and disbursement, and to provide financial reports where required.

k) Prepare monthly financial statements, including analysis of actual versus budgeted figures, for submission to the Finance Committee monthly. To monitor cash flow while highlighting any significant variances or anticipated budgetary changes.

l) Prepare periodic GST returns for review and ensure timely submission to IRAS.

m) Create and maintain and update capital expenditure records, including fixed asset registers.

n) Ensure regular system backups of pledges and accounting databases and maintain strict confidentiality of all financial contribution information.

o) Prepare and administer bank documentation relating to changes in bank signatories, placement of fixed deposits and other banking matters.

p) Assist with the implementation or transition of accounting systems, where applicable.

Other Duties

Reporting to the Pastor-in-Charge through the Office Manager
a) Perform general reception and front-desk duties, including answering telephone calls, attending to visitors, responding to the doorbell, and managing the issuance and control of keys for church premises.

b) Take, prepare, and maintain minutes of staff meetings when assigned according to the duty roster.

c) Be rostered to work on selected weekends in accordance with operational requirements (Once a month half day on a Saturday, once a month half day on a Sunday)

d) Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Pastor-in-Charge.

Requirements

. At least 5 years of experience in accounting handling full sets of accounts.

. Diploma/Degree in Accountancy or CA qualifications preferred.

. Proficient in MS office suite specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word

. Working knowledge of MYOB and XERO Accounting software would be advantageous.

. Able to work independently and a good team player

. Able to communicate with all levels

. Effective time management skills and adherence to deadlines

. Committed and meticulous