Group Accounts Senior Executive / Assistant Manager

About the role

Nanyang Institute of Management (NIM), an education provider established in 2001, is looking for a Group Accounts Senior Executive / Assistant Manager. The role reports directly to the President and covers strategic financial planning, accurate and timely financial reporting, and initiatives to improve cost efficiency and operational performance. The workplace is on site.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll and financial reporting.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets aligned with the institution's strategic goals.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and report them accurately and on time to management.
• Conduct financial analysis to support planning of future academic programmes 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, including GST reporting, corporate tax compliance and liaison with external tax advisors and regulators.
• Submit statutory filings such as annual returns and surveys, and coordinate internal and external audits.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and tax regulations and update processes accordingly.
• Review monthly payroll and perform bank submissions for staff and adjunct lecturers.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA or CA.
• 3-5 years of progressive financial management experience in an international private education setting.
• Knowledge of Singapore's financial regulations and accounting standards.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (a must).
• Business acumen, financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting.
• Xero or QuickBooks Online proficiency is an advantage.