Assistant Director / Senior Manager

Job Summary:

The job holder will be responsible for the full spectrum of financial management and accounting for the group and its subsidiaries. This role includes governance, strategic planning, forecasting, budgeting, and ensuring timely preparation and submission of management accounts, reporting packages, and statutory accounts. The job holder should possess financial management experience and investment knowledge to assess potential business collaborations and manage investment portfolios effectively that is aligned with the Group’s long-term growth objectives.

Special Relationship:

1) Honorary Treasurer

2) Council Members

3) HODs / Team Members

Key Responsibilities (but, not limited to):

1. Strategic Financial Leadership:

• Lead the Group’s (incl. its subsidiaries) financial strategy, planning, and performance management with the Finance team.

• Advise Executive Director (ED)/Director (Corporate Services) and Board/Council on financial, investment, and capital allocation decisions.

• Drive long-term value creation across the Group.

• Strategise and coordinate annual budgeting processes with ED/Director (Corporate Services) and HODs.

2. Group Finance and Operations Management:

• Oversee consolidated financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and accounting functions for the group and its subsidiaries.

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organisational goals.

• Review management accounts and ensure consistency in accounting policies.

• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations.

• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and funding requirements.

• Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and advisors (incl. Council/Management).

• Manage grant negotiations and applications.

• Support corporate governance and board-level reporting.

3. Investment Strategy & Execution:

• Develop and execute the Group’s (incl. its subsidiaries) investment strategy.

• Identify, evaluate, and execute joint ventures, and strategic investments.

• Develop financial modelling, valuation, negotiations, and deal structuring.

• Conduct due diligence (financial, commercial, and operational) on potential investments.

• Present investment proposals to Board/Council and Investment Committee.

4. Cash Flow, Treasury & Funding

• Oversee Group cash flow management, working capital, and liquidity planning.

• Manage banking relationships, financing arrangements, and capital structure.

• Optimise deployment of funds across subsidiaries and investment activities.

5. Audit Management & Company Secretarial Services:

• Consolidate accounts for external auditors and prepare necessary audit schedules.

• Coordinate with the Finance Committee and auditors on financial statements.

• Liaise with the company secretary for statutory documentation and AGM preparations.

6. Governance and Compliance:

•Liaise with auditors and ensure compliance with corporate governance and ISO requirements.

•Maintain SOPs on financial processes and advise management on financial matters.

•Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance frameworks.

•Identify financial and operational risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

7.Process Improvement & Systems:

•Drive automation and enhancements in financial reporting and consolidation processes.

•Improve data accuracy, reporting timelines, and decision-support capabilities.

8.Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

•Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes across the Group.

•Monitor financial performance against budgets and provide actionable recommendations.

•Support long-term financial planning and scenario analysis.

9.Other Related Matters:

•Attend management and finance committee meetings, provide insights on financial operations.

•Any other related duties assigned by the Executive Director/ Director (Corporate Services).

Required Competencies / Skills:

•Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, or equivalent

•ACCA, CFA and/or similar certifications preferred.

•Minimum 6–10 years of relevant experience in group finance, corporate finance, or investment-related roles

•Strong accounting and auditing knowledge with experience in consolidation.

•Proven leadership skills with a proactive attitude towards learning and development.

•Ability to multitask, handle pressure, and deliver high-quality work within tight timelines.

•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

•Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.