Executive - Finance (1-year Contract)

Executive - Finance [Contract Position]

About SINDA

The Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) is a self-help group dedicated to uplifting the Singapore Indian community through education, youth development, and community engagement programmes.

Role Summary

SINDA seeks a detail-oriented individual to join our Finance team and play a key role in strengthening financial governance, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting digital and AI-driven transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in finance processes and documentation and be able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities:

A. Financial Accounting Duties (Operational Excellence)

Support the finance function in ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient financial operations by:

• Processing payments and administering donations through NetSuite in a timely and accurate manner.
• Supporting budgeting exercises, forecasting activities, and financial planning initiatives.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
• Coordinating and providing timely documentation for internal and external audit requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), regulatory requirements, and internal control policies.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of finance processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and governance.

B. Key Projects (Transformation & Innovation)

Drive finance transformation initiatives through effective planning, stakeholder collaboration, proactive risk management, and transparent progress tracking.

1. Finance Guidelines Review

• Support Assistant Managers in reviewing, updating, and documenting Finance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across accounting, budgeting, reporting, and compliance functions.
• Develop and maintain process maps, workflows, and flowcharts to improve process clarity and consistency.
• Ensure SOPs align with regulatory requirements, internal controls, and organizational policies.
• Benchmark existing finance processes against industry best practices and recommend process improvements.
• Assist in developing communication and change-management plans to support the implementation and adoption of new or revised SOPs.

2. AI & Digital Finance Enablement

• Support the implementation and adoption of AI, automation, and digital tools (e.g., Power Automate, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and other emerging technologies) to streamline finance operations.
• Identify and assist in automating manual processes such as reconciliations, data validations, reporting workflows, and financial analysis.
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and management reports using Power BI, Excel, and other reporting tools to enhance decision-making.
• Explore opportunities to leverage data analytics and AI-driven insights to improve financial reporting, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives that increase productivity, strengthen controls, improve data quality, and reduce manual effort.
• Prepare financial reports, management presentations, and performance dashboards for stakeholders and leadership teams.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or an equivalent professional accountancy qualification.
• 1to 3 years of relevant experience (candidates with strong internship or project exposure are welcome).
• Experience in SOP documentation and process mapping (e.g. Visio or similar tools) preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 Applications exposure to dashboards or automation tools is a plus
• Experience in NetSuite and TenderBoard would be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS)
• Effective analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and sustain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Good organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Availability to work weekday evenings and Saturdays to support programmes, outreach activities, and events, with approved additional hours compensated through time off in lieu in accordance with organisational policies and the prevailing act, where applicable.
• Flexibility to support organisation-wide SINDA events and initiatives, including occasional work outside regular office hours

Our Welfare:

We aim to take care of your well-being.

We Offer:

• Flexible work arrangements where applicable.
• Annual Wage Supplement (AWS) and performance-related bonuses, subject to organisational policies.
• Medical and insurance coverage.
• Employee wellness initiatives and development opportunities.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, and expected salary.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. We thank all applicants for their interest.

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