Accounting & Finance Executive #NJH #SingPostPLQ

Company Overview / Employee Value Proposition

Our client was founded with the mission to expose learners to digital literacy and computational thinking skills and thus empowering them to become change makers. For the past three years, they have been providing top-notch technology courses to equip every learner with logical thinking and creative problem-solving skills. Using their proprietary teaching method, their coding programs are incorporated in learning environments to stimulate learners to have a future-ready mindset and the ability to implement real-world applications with their digital skills. To date, they have inspired over 3000 learners.

Job Summary

This Finance Manager role offers the opportunity to lead the financial operations of a multi-entity ed-tech group, driving disciplined reporting and strategic growth. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership to shape financial controls and support sustainable expansion.

Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Maintain and oversee the full set of accounts for all entities (currently 10 companies), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper intercompany alignment

• Perform timely monthly financial closing by the 10th working day of the following month to support management reporting timelines

• Prepare comprehensive monthly management reports, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow statements, to support strategic decision-making

• Monitor and manage cashflow across all entities, providing clear visibility and actionable insights to management

Revenue & Receivables Management

• Extract and reconcile sales data from internal systems (e.g. OClass) and ensure accurate recording into QuickBooks Online across all entities

• Review and account for deferred/unearned revenue based on package utilisation reports to ensure proper revenue recognition

• Reconcile learners payments against bank records (e.g. DBS reports) and ensure accurate and timely recording of receipts

Expense & Cost Management

• Record, verify, and reconcile all expenses based on supporting documents (e.g. invoices, receipts), ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial records

• Review shared costs (e.g. rental, utilities, marketing) and perform appropriate cost allocations and intercompany backcharges across entities

• Ensure proper documentation and audit trail for all financial transactions

Payroll & Intercompany Accounting

• Process payroll entries and allocate staff costs across entities based on defined allocation frameworks

• Maintain accurate intercompany balances and ensure all related party transactions are properly recorded, reconciled, and aligned across entities

Compliance & Statutory Reporting

• Prepare and submit quarterly GST returns in compliance with Singapore tax regulations

• Liaise with IRAS and external tax agents on tax matters, including annual tax computations and filings

• Prepare year-end schedules and support the preparation of tax computations and unaudited financial statements for all entities

Systems, Controls & Process Improvement

• Ensure all financial data is properly maintained in QuickBooks Online with strong audit trails and documentation standards

• Establish, implement, and continuously improve finance SOPs to strengthen internal controls and operational efficiency

• Identify opportunities for automation and system improvements across finance workflows (e.g. data extraction, reconciliation, reporting)

Business Partnering & Strategic Support

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis to guide expansion and operational decisions

• Provide actionable financial insights to management on business performance, cost optimisation, and growth opportunities

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience handling full sets of accounts independently

• Strong knowledge of Singapore GST and tax framework

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing multi-entity accounting structures with intercompany transactions

• Experience in education, enrichment, or multi-outlet retail environments

• Proven ability to build finance processes and SOPs from the ground up

• Familiarity with automation tools, system integrations, or reporting dashboards

• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate hands-on while improving systems

What Success Looks Like

• Monthly closing consistently achieved by the 10th working day

• Clean, reconciled accounts across all entities with minimal audit adjustments

• Clear visibility of cashflow and profitability across centres

• Scalable finance processes that reduce manual work over time
  
  Interest applicants, pls email updated resume to [Confidential Information]
  Jessie Hoe Huey Miin
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