Senior Manager/ Assistant Director, Finance, Procurement & Administration

placeBukit Merah scheduleFull-time calendar_month 

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Senior Manager/ Assistant Director, Finance, Procurement & Administration

Overview

You will lead and oversee the CPH’s finance, procurement, administration, and facilities functions—ensuring sound financial governance, data-informed planning, and operational excellence. If you're someone who thrives in a purpose-driven environment, enjoys juggling strategy and operations, and is passionate about building robust systems and processes, this role is for you.

Responsibilities
  • Lead annual and block budgeting exercises and negotiate budget allocations with business units
  • Oversee budget utilisation, financial reporting (e.g., Income & Expenditure Statements, Statement of Accounts), and compliance matters including GST, income tax, and audits
  • Manage financial systems (e.g., SAP BI, QuickBooks), banking matters, invoice and claims processing
  • Lead central procurement, vendor management, and procurement advisory
  • Supervise administrative operations including lease, license, insurance, and facilities management
  • Develop financial policies, SOPs, and internal control frameworks
  • Harness data and analytics to inform resource planning, performance reporting, and decision-making
Requirements
  • Qualifications, Technical Skills & Knowledge
  • A degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
  • At least 8 years of relevant working experience
  • Strong administrative, planning and organisational skills
  • Proficient in financial software and systems (e.g., SAP BI, QuickBooks, Excel)
  • Financial governance, audit, and compliance standards (e.g., GST, income tax)
  • Budget planning and monitoring frameworks in a public or non-profit setting
  • Experience with setting up financial policies, guidelines and SOPs
  • Experience with implementation of systems
  • Other Qualities
  • Proactive and resourceful in improving processes and resolving issues
  • Able to manage complexity and prioritise across multiple responsibilities
  • Discreet and trustworthy when handling sensitive financial and organisational data
  • Collaborative and communicative; able to engage and influence stakeholders across levels
  • Service-oriented mindset with a desire to support frontline teams effectively
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