Manager, Finance & Corporate Services

The Manager, Finance & Corporate Services is responsible for the effective management of the Chamber’s day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.

Operating within a lean structure, the role anchors financial discipline, cashflow control, and internal controls, while supporting the Secretariat’s programmes, events, and services. The Manager works closely with the Director, Finance & Corporate Services on budgeting, reporting, audit support, and governance requirements, with a strong focus on execution, reliability, and control.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations for SICC and SICCRA, including accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, collections, expense claims, and petty cash
• Oversee billing for membership subscriptions, sponsorships, events, trade documentation, and other revenue streams
• Monitor receivables and follow up on outstanding balances to support credit control
• Ensure accurate bookkeeping, transaction posting, and maintenance of general ledger records

• Monitor daily cash positions and support short- and medium-term cashflow forecasting
• Manage banking transactions and payment processing
• Prepare and review bank reconciliations promptly and accurately
• Support prudent cash management and liquidity planning

• Prepare monthly management accounts, journals, schedules, and reconciliations
• Support variance analysis and preparation of financial summaries for Management
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements
• Maintain complete, orderly, and audit-ready financial documentation

• Prepare and submit GST returns and other statutory filings
• Coordinate with external accountants and tax agents as required
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Audit & Governance Support
• Prepare audit schedules, confirmations, and supporting documentation
• Liaise with auditors and respond to audit queries in a timely manner
• Support implementation and follow-up of audit recommendations
• Ensure proper archiving, retention, and destruction of financial records in accordance with policy

• Support annual budgeting and periodic re-forecasting exercises
• Track budget utilisation and flag material variances or risks early
• Provide finance support to programme teams on cost tracking and reconciliation

• Support improvements to finance & corporate services processes
• Strengthen documentation to reduce key-person dependency & mitigate risks
• Undertake other finance-related duties as assigned by the Director or the CEO

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Minimum 8 years’ relevant experience in finance operations or accounting roles
• Strong hands-on experience with full sets of accounts, month-end close, and audits
• Familiarity with GST and Singapore statutory requirements

Experience in a non-profit, membership organisation, or SME environment is an advantage