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Senior Manager/Deputy Director, FinanceMINDS • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
Senior Manager / Deputy Director, Finance

Senior Manager / Deputy Director, Finance

MINDS • Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
30+ days ago
Job description

Company Description

MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962.

Grounded in the belief that all PWIDs have innate abilities and talents, MINDS is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs as a nation.

MINDS is today one of the largest charities in Singapore employing more than 850 staff. With the key focus to expand community-based services, improving the employability of PWIDS, strengthening education, and engendering inclusive community living, MINDS offers a holistic range of services and programmes across the PWIDs' lifespan.

These include schools, employment and training development centres, home-based care services and community-based services to cater to the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs of PWIDs. For more information, please visit

Designation

Senior Manager / Deputy Director, Finance

Responsibilities

This role (Compliance & Governance) serves as a strategic business partner to the entire organisation on all accounting, compliance, and governance matters. Reporting directly to the Director, Finance, the role holder ensures the smooth and effective running of day-to-day accounting and finance operations while maintaining a strong control and compliance environment.

This role is responsible for overseeing the integrity of financial reporting, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and driving continuous improvement in financial processes. The incumbent will also provide financial guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring that all financial practices meet the expectations of management, regulatory authorities, and funding bodies.

This role will also lead initiatives to strengthen financial governance, enhance system controls, and improve operational efficiency in alignment with MINDS' finance transformation roadmap.

Financial Reporting & Control

  • Oversee the General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Functions
  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes. Ensure closing are timely completed with Management reports and analysis
  • Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
  • Develop, document, and monitor business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
  • Suggest and oversee updates and improvements for accounting systems
  • Coordinate the preparation of funding and regulatory reporting.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

  • Coordinate internal and external audits
  • Stay up to date with changes in financial regulations and advise senior management on compliance implications
  • Research technical accounting issues for compliance
  • Preparation of Financial Statements for audit
  • Risk Management & Internal Controls

  • Maintain financial policies & internal controls;
  • Prepare ad-hoc risk management reports for senior management as required;
  • Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators, including audit findings, tax accuracy, and financial reporting deadlines)
  • Governance & Oversight

  • Provide governance oversight for financial systems and process automation initiatives;
  • Ensure that financial operations adhere to organizational governance standards and financial integrity
  • Support to Senior Leadership & Stakeholders

  • Collaborate with FP&A to align financial reporting with business performance and strategic objectives
  • Provide clear and concise reports to senior management and the Board, highlighting key compliance issues, risks, and financial governance matters
  • Work with senior management to ensure financial governance is tightly integrated with strategic and operational goals
  • Any ad-hoc duties assigned by the Reporting Officer.

    Qualifications

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
  • Professional certification such as CA, CPA, or ACCA will be an added advantage.
  • Other Information

  • Minimum 8-10 years of experience in accounting, audit, or financial management, with exposure to compliance and control environments.
  • Strong technical knowledge of FRS / IFRS, tax regulations, and financial governance.
  • Demonstrated ability to strengthen internal controls, manage audits, and ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
  • Proactive, hands‑on, and detail‑oriented, with the ability to balance operational and governance priorities.
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