Finance Executive (Financial Operations and Digital …, Singapore

About Us The Singapore Badminton Association (SBA), established in 1929, is the national governing body for badminton in Singapore. Our mission is to nurture world-class athletes, promote grassroots development, and elevate the standards of badminton through innovation and strategic partnerships. As we strive to make Singapore a globally recognised badminton powerhouse, we need a strong finance team to support this vision. Role Overview We are seeking a Finance Executive with a primary focus on Finance Ops activities with secondary responsibilities in supporting digitalisation initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, values accuracy, and is eager to contribute to modernising financial processes. Key Responsibilities Finance Ops - AR, GL, Fixed Assets & Grants Management Ensure timely and accurate billing, invoicing, collections, and reconciliation.
Monitor outstanding receivables and manage cash flow effectively.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies promptly.
Manage journal entries, accruals, adjustments, reclassifications, and monthly GL reconciliations (e.g., bank, intercompany, suspense/clearing accounts).
Support the month-end and year-end close by preparing schedules, validating balances, and providing audit-ready documentation.
Maintain the fixed asset register, including capitalisation, disposals, depreciation, transfers, and periodic physical verification.
Prepare fixed asset reports for budgeting, forecasting, and audits while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
Oversee grant financials, including budget tracking, disbursements, claims, utilisation, and compliance with funding agency requirements.
Prepare and submit grant reports and reimbursement claims with complete supporting documents, resolving discrepancies with program teams and grantors.
Financial Reporting & Internal Controls Maintain accurate financial records, documentation, and schedules to meet audit, regulatory, and internal compliance requirements.
Identify gaps in processes, documentation, and internal controls, recommending improvements to the Finance Manager/Head of Finance.
Prepare periodic financial reports, support month-end reporting activities, and ensure timely submission of reconciliations and compliance deliverables.
Accounts Payable Support Assist during peak periods or when AP resources are unavailable.
Digitalisation & Process Improvement Use Xero and Airwallex systems for efficient financial management and reporting.
Work with the Finance Manager on projects to digitise QuotetoCash (Q2C) processes and donor management systems.
Identify opportunities to automate reconciliations, dashboards, and workflows to improve accuracy and timeliness.
Team Collaboration Work closely with cross-functional teams to support financial operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Reporting to: Finance Manager and Head of Finance Requirements 2-3 years of relevant experience (non-profit, startup, or SME experience preferred).
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Proficiency in Xero and familiarity with the Airwallex ecosystem.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and willingness to learn new systems.
Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for portfolio development in digital transformation projects.
A collaborative work environment with a mission-driven team.