Accountant

About the role

The accountant is responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting work of the organization, including the preparation, review and consolidation of accounts and financial information. The Accountant also provides technical guidance to the finance team and supports the Finance Manager in the effective running of the finance function.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and review the accounts of the organization and its related entities and ensure that the accounting records are properly maintained.
• Review and consolidate the monthly accounts and reports prepared by the finance team, including the Income and Expenditure Statement, Balance Sheet, Aged Trial Balance, Outstanding Loans Report and deanery bank account updates.
• Identify discrepancies, unusual items or matters requiring further attention and follow up with the relevant finance staff before referring significant matters to the Finance Manager.
• Prepare the financial reports and supporting information required for review by the Finance Manager and presentation to the Finance Board.
• Review the accounting work of other finance staff and provide guidance on accounting treatments, processes and documentation.
• Assist finance staff in resolving day-to-day accounting and operational issues.
• Coach and support team members in strengthening their finance, accounting and administrative skills.
• Prepare and review audit schedules, accounting records and supporting documents required for the annual audit.
• Coordinate the collection of annual budget submissions from the relevant contributors and consolidate the submissions.
• Carry out the day-to-day administration of the organization's collective investment arrangement involving participating parishes and other stakeholders.

About you

• Degree in Accountancy or a recognised professional accounting qualification. Candidates with a related degree and strong relevant accounting experience may also be considered.
• Four to five years of relevant accounting and finance experience, including responsibility for full sets of accounts, financial reporting, annual audits and budgeting.
• Experience in providing guidance to team members.
• Able to present and explain financial matters clearly, and to work effectively with senior office-holders, auditors, banks, regulators and other stakeholders.
• Experience in the charity, non-profit or church sector, including familiarity with Singapore charity reporting requirements, would be an advantage but is not essential.

About us

A Christian non-profit organization.