Group Accounts Executive Manager

The Role: Report directly to the President and play a key role in providing strategic financial planning, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and driving initiatives to improve cost efficiency and operational performance. Key Responsibilities: ● Manage day-to-day operations, including accounts payable & receivable, payroll, and financial reporting. ● Develop and monitor annual budgets in alignment with the institution's strategic goals. ● Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to management. ● Conduct financial analysis to support the planning of future academic programs and initiatives. ● Implement and monitor financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. ● Collaborate with heads of departments to forecast and optimise resources. ● Ensure compliance with financial regulations, statutory requirements, and reporting standards. ● Manage cash flow and optimise financial operations to support the institution's growth. ● Review monthly payroll and perform bank submissions for staff and adjunct lecturers. ● Oversee and manage all tax-related matters, including GST reporting and filing, corporate tax compliance, and liaison with external tax advisors and regulatory authorities. ● Ensure timely submission of all statutory filings and regulatory requirements, including annual returns, surveys, and other compliance obligations with relevant government agencies. ● Coordinate and support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with audit requirements and recommendations. ● Monitor changes in accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements, and implement necessary updates to ensure ongoing compliance. ● Any other duties as assigned. Requirements: ● Bachelor or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field. ● Professional certifications such as CPA(Certified Public Accountant) or CA (Chartered Accountant). ● 3-5 years of progressive financial management experience, within an international private education setting. ● Comprehensive knowledge of Singapore's financial regulations and accounting standards. ● Strong business acumen, financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting skills. ● Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. ● Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must. ● Proficiency in Xero/Quickbook online would be an advantage.