Deputy Head of Finance

Join a leading international school and enjoy:

• 13th month (AWS);
• 5-day work week;
• 40 working hours/week during school days; 30 working hours/week during school holidays (flexibility will be required to ensure duties are undertaken in full);
• Paid school closure day and subsidized lunch;
• Competitive remuneration package & benefits (medical, dental, etc.)

Dulwich College (Singapore) is seeking a Deputy Head of Finance to join its dedicated team. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering various finance-related tasks regarding the preparation of accounts and provide support to the Head of Finance. The Deputy Head of Finance will assist with the supervision and training of the Finance staff, in consultation with the Head of Finance, and ensure that proper accounting procedures are in place, with accurate records and reports in compliance with statutory requirements and SFRS accounting standards.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly GST self-review and quarterly GST submissions;
• Assist in monthly cash flow analysis ensuring smooth operational cash flow;
• Prepare monthly journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and schedules (School Activities, Fixed Assets, Intangible Assets);
• Undertake intercompany and internal-charge transactions with other affiliated schools and companies within the group;
• Reconcile billing issuance, credit note issuance, reconciliation of daily incoming receipts, reconciliation of FPS (fee protection scheme) purchases;
• Support the Head of Finance with external auditors for interim or year-end audits;
• Assist the Head of Finance with streamlining of finance processes and automation;
• Perform various other finance tasks found in the finance office including staff cover for other finance areas;
• Complete other ad-hoc reports and tasks reasonably requested by the head office and management, including, if necessary, outside the finance department;
• Actively participate in the group D365 Asset Management System implementation;
• Prepare monthly closing reports, including:

1. Head-office reporting pack preparation;
2. Budget holders’ report preparation;
3. Provide reconciliation report between head-office and budget-holders’ reports including internal charges from affiliate schools/companies;
4. Reconcile investment bank accounts and Activities P&L;
5. Match AR & AP reconciliation reports by respective teams and provide necessary feedback.

• Other duties as required for the role.

Requirements:

• Possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in a Finance/Accounting related discipline.
• At least 4 years’ experience in a Finance or Accounting role; with a minimum of 2 years in a supervising role;
• Prior audit experience (minimum of 2 years), preferably in Big 4 organizations, is essential.
• Experience in preparing monthly trial balances, management accounts, cash flow analysis, and forecast and GST submissions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, particularly MS Excel.
• Experience with accounting software e.g., D365, and experience of sales ledger process including credit control are added advantages.
• Motivation and dedication as a self-starter, resourcefulness, and an ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• A methodical approach to work and meticulous with great attention to detail.
• Pleasant disposition with good interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to communicate with staff at all levels.
• A positive and flexible approach to work and duties and willingness to undertake occasional work outside normal working hours.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Having a diverse staff body is a great strength to us as a College and one of the ways that we can help students achieve our College Mission of Living Worldwise. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or socio-economic status. We support family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational needs allow. Staff recruited locally are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local employment law.

Dulwich College (Singapore) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, criminal record checks, and successful references.

PEI Registration Number: 201027137D

Period of Registration: 09 January 2024 to 08 January 2028