Senior Finance Executive Manager

Job Responsibilities: Financial Reporting & Accounting - Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports. - Support month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. - Perform balance sheet reconciliations and monitor general ledger entries. - Handle the full set of accounts for related entities, from bookkeeping to statutory reporting. - Manage the Institute’s accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments. - Provide guidance and support to the outsourced AP team, as required. Budgeting & Business Partnering - Assist in the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts. - Support business units by providing financial reports, expenditure insights, and variance analyses to aid decision-making. - Liaise with department heads to monitor budget performance and flag areas of concern. Audit & Compliance - Liaise with external and internal auditors and support the annual audit process. - Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. - Maintain proper documentation and approvals for all financial transactions. - Prepare and file withholding tax and other statutory submissions as required. Systems & Process Improvement - Participate in and provide project support for accounting integration activities, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives. - Analyse and interpret data from financial systems to support expense tracking, forecasting, and reporting. - Support the implementation and continuous improvement of financial controls and procedures. Others Duties - Supervise and provide guidance to junior finance staff or outsourced teams as required. - Participate in and provide project support in accounting integration activities, system and process improvements, and change initiatives. - Analyse, summarise, and interpret data from financial systems to support expense tracking, forecasting, and budgeting. - Perform ad hoc duties and support broader finance initiatives as and when required. Job Requirements: - Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or a related field. - Experience in a supervisory or business partnering capacity is an advantage. - Experience in month-end closing and handling full sets of accounts is an advantage. - Familiarity with withholding tax requirements and grant audits is preferred. - Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., NetSuite), PowerBI and/or other analysis tools. - Experience with e-claims systems (e.g., BIPO) and working with outsourced teams is an added advantage. - Strong attention to detail, with good analytical and problem-solving skills. - Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal stakeholders and vendors. - Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.