CAREERS@SJC

We are seeking a Finance Executive, who is a committed Christian answering God’s call to join the staff at St. James’ Church. 

The Role:

As the Finance Executive, your primary responsibilities are to ensure good stewardship of the Church’s financial resources and that financial operations are processed and reported accurately and with integrity. This will include, but not limited to, responsibility for the oversight, management, and leadership in the areas of finance, internal control, reporting and audit for the church. You will also help to develop and implement policies and sound practices to facilitate the above requirements.

Reporting Officer (RO): Head Corporate Services & Executive Assistant to the Vicar

Key Responsibilities:

Encourage good stewardship and accountability, and help ensure the accuracy, validity and completeness of financial accounting, analysis, budgeting and reporting. Some of day-to-day tasks include but are not limited to:

  1. Managing Accounts Receivable and Payments: Process payments in accordance to SJC financial processes and internal controls. Ensure that purchases are budgeted and within approved limits; prepare and review online payments for approval.
  2. Bank Accounts Management Review monthly bank reconciliations, resolving any differences; Ensure relevant security measures, and authorization levels; review and monitor the flow of funds to maintain a healthy cash flow position.
  3. Financial Reports: Ensure that reporting is done accurately and on time both internally and externally; Highlight irregularities by Streamline financial management information to guide Vicar’s Office in their strategic planning. Prepare the yearly report for the Annual General Meeting;
  4. Budget: To lead the annual budgeting process, giving guidance to Ministry Leaders regarding timeline and budget guidelines with ongoing Budget Reviews.
  5. Managing Payroll, Insurance/Taxes
  6. Audit: Arranging and facilitate audit work, including acting as liaison for auditors.
  7. Financial Policies: Regularly review, develop and implement policies and sound practices that reflect good stewardship of the Church’s financial resources
  8. Any other general duties as a team member as assigned by the Vicar and/or RO.

Key Requirements:

  • Minimum Diploma/ Degree in Finance/Accounting; If other disciplines then must have proven track record min 3 – 5 years in Finance functions.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite especially in Microsoft Excel
  • Driven, self-starter with strong analytical skills
  • Team player, with good interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Ability to act with discretion and maintain integrity, accountability and confidentiality

Salary will commensurate with qualifications and work experience within an NPO/ Anglican church context. Interested candidates are invited to submit your updated resumé and email to chonglian@sjc.org.sg. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Closing Date: 30 November 2021

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