Finance & Administration Manager

About the role

MigrantWell Singapore (MWS), an initiative of the SBF Foundation and Donors Khoo Teck Puat and Ng Teng Fong Estates, aims to improve the health and well-being of migrant workers in Singapore. As secretariat, the SBF Foundation oversees MWS operations. The Finance & Administration Manager manages finance, accounting, governance support and administrative functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, audit coordination, procurement support and governance administration. The role is also the finance liaison for banking matters, investment-related processes and external stakeholders such as auditors and regulators.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the full set of accounts, including timely quarter-end and year-end closing, and monitor cash flow.
• Lead annual budgeting and reconcile donation records for tax-deductible receipts.
• Ensure compliance with the Code of Governance for Charities and Institutions of a Public Character, the Charities Act, accounting standards and governing documents, and liaise with external auditors and bookkeepers.
• Implement audit recommendations, guide procurement compliance and support bank documentation for investments.
• Liaise with corporate secretarial providers on ACRA filings, board appointments and resolutions, and coordinate Audit Committee and Board meetings.
• Develop finance manuals, governance documentation and internal handbooks, and provide support across SBF Foundation.

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline with relevant professional experience.
• Experience in the social sector and familiarity with Charities Accounting Standards.
• Strong analytical ability, meticulous attention to detail and strong written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently in a lean, fast-paced environment; grant management experience is an advantage.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Charities accounting standards