Job Description

Epworth Community Services is a Social Service Agency (SSA) that helps at-risk children and youths from needy and disadvantaged families. We want to create a better world for them so that they can develop their potential. Our work focuses on promoting the mental well-being of children and youths by building strong families and imparting skills for resilient living.We are a registered charity, a full member of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) and an Institution of a Public Character (IPC).With a vision to enable Strong Families, Resilient Living, Beautiful Minds. Our work focuses on promoting and supporting the mental well-being of children and youths through building strong families, and by imparting abilities and skills for resilient living.In Epworth, the diversity of our services provides many opportunities to match your professional and personal aspiration in the social service sector. We believe that people are our greatest asset and every individual has talent and ability that can be developed to their fullest potential.Job Description: Finance Manager Duties and Job ResponsibilitiesManage and lead the full spectrum of finance and accounting functionsResponsible for timely submission of full set of monthly financial, management and statutory reports including GST return, cash flow statements and bank reconciliationEnsure compliance of corporate policies, internal controls, financial accounting standards, Charities Act, tax and legislative requirementDirect and coordinate the annual budget exercise and assist in external and internal auditsImplement Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to support the organisation in improving the efficiency of its operationsWork closely with internal and external stakeholders such as the Board, Finance and Audit & Risk Committee on finance related mattersReview Finance manual which includes procurement policy and propose improvement on procedures and processesResponsible for the supervision and development of Accounts ExecutivesAttend quarterly Board meetings.Any other tasks and assignments as assignedQualification and Job RequirementsDegree in Finance or AccountancyAt least 7 years’ relevant experience of similar capacity within a mid-sized organisation of at least 200 headcounts, preferably within the social service sectorProficiency in MYOB or ERP accounting softwareGood team player and positive working attitudeExperience with implementation of ERP system would be an added advantageCharities accounting would be an added advantageMeticulous and organised and details orientedStrong leadership in managing staff related issueExperience with grant administration and Charities accounting would be an added advantage

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