Assistant Finance Manager

• Contribute to the Finance team function
• Follow department procedures including maintenance and security of financial records
• Accurately & competently coordinate and monitor Accounts Receivable tasks

• Manage end-to-end AR processes including invoicing, cash application, and collections.
• Monitor aging reports and ensure timely follow-up on overdue accounts.
• Reconcile AR ledger to ensure all payments are accounted for and correctly posted.
• Liaise with Admissions on student movements (joiners, leavers, orientation)

• Assess and review customer payment patterns
• Set and maintain credit limits and payment terms in line with company policy.
• Implement strategies to minimize credit risk and bad debt

• Develop and execute collection strategies to improve cash flow.
• Resolve escalated disputes and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Negotiate payment arrangements when necessary.

• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements (SSG & IRAS).
• Assist in external audits by preparing necessary documentation and schedules.

• Prepare and post monthly revenue recognition entries for tuition fees, discounts, and other income.
• Maintain and update deferred revenue schedules to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Reconcile revenue data between the Admissions and Finance systems, ensuring consistency in student year levels and pupil numbers.

• Prepare and submit monthly revenue variance analysis with clear commentary on key drivers.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes related to revenue and student enrolment.
• Monitoring and managing cash flow and bank accounts
• Performing analysis for monthly accruals and accurate posting of recurring journals

• Identify opportunities to streamline finance processes and improve system integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data accuracy and reporting efficiency.

• Excellent communication skills – oral and written English, numeracy & analytical skills
• Flexible with regards to changing duties
• Capacity to manage several tasks simultaneously and within work deadlines
• Results-oriented, high accountability and maturity with the ability to set priorities
• Strong leadership and excellent people management and development skills
• Ability to work individually, as a member of a team and interact at all levels within the organisation
• Strong leadership and excellent people management and development skills
• Result-oriented, high accountability and maturity with the ability to set priorities
• Strong administrative and organisation skills

• Accounts Receivable experience
• At least 5 years of experience in Finance and Accounting
• A recognized Degree in Finance/Accounts, ACCA / CPA preferred
• Minimum of accounting diploma / degree
• Preference for current bookkeeping / accounting experience / debt collection
• Experienced & competent IT Microsoft skills - Word, Excel, databases, email and Internet

Working Hours:

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday