Assistant Finance Manager (Education Industry)

Responsibilities

General Ledger (GL)

• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Prepare/review journals, reconciliations, P&L, and Balance Sheet reports.

• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights for management decisions.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.

• Organize year-end procedures (stock take, fixed asset checks).

Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Supervise billing, collections, refunds, and fee-related communication.

• Track payments (including GIRO) and monitor outstanding invoices.

• Communicate with parents to resolve fee issues and minimize bad debts.

• Lead AR team, provide backup support, and enforce collection policies.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate external audits, prepare schedules, and finalize financial statements.

• Resolve audit issues and improve internal controls.

• Handle statutory reporting (Singapore/Germany) and tax filings (GST, withholding tax).

Management Reporting & Projects

• Prepare reports and presentations for management and board.

• Conduct cost-benefit analysis of programs/events.

• Design templates/forms to support digitalization and efficiency.

• Participate in IT system improvements, data migration, and policy drafting.

Fixed Assets & Fund Management

• Track fixed asset transactions, depreciation, disposals, and reconciliations.

• Oversee fund-related financial operations, reporting, and audits.

Events & Cash Management

• Supervise fundraising and school event finances.

• Manage cash collections, petty cash, and ensure compliance with charity regulations.

Leadership & Admin

• Act as accounting system administrator (GL accounts, cost centres).

• Lead and support team members, fostering a collaborative environment.

• Drive process improvements and pipeline projects.

Requirement

• Degree in Accounting/Finance or professional qualification (e.g., ACCA).

• 5+ years experience in GL and AR, with strong reporting and audit background.

• Preferably 3-5 years in external audit (CPA firm).

• Solid knowledge of SFRS, charity accounting, GST, and withholding tax.

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