COMPANY DESCRIPTION

National Gallery Singapore is a leading visual arts institution which oversees the world’s largest public collection of Singapore and Southeast Asian modern art. Situated at the birthplace of modern Singapore, in the heart of the Civic District, the Gallery is housed in two national monuments - City Hall and former Supreme Court - that have been beautifully restored and transformed into this exciting 64,000 square metre venue. Reflecting Singapore’s unique heritage and geographical location, the Gallery aims to be a progressive museum that creates dialogues between the art of Singapore, Southeast Asia and the world to foster and inspire a creative and inclusive society. This is reflected in our collaborative research, education, long-term and special exhibitions, and innovative programming. The Gallery also works with international museums such as Centre Pompidou, Muse d’Orsay, Tate Britain, National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT) and National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA), to jointly present Southeast Asian art in the global context, positioning Singapore as a key node in the global visual arts scene.
In 2020, the Gallery was the only museum in Southeast Asia that received a ranking in The Art Newspaper’s annual global survey of attendance at art museums, taking 20th place. In 2018, the Gallery was also the first museum in Asia to receive the Children in Museums Award by the European Museum Academy and Hands On! International Association of Children in Museums. It also won the awards for “Best Theme Attraction” at TTG Travel Awards 2017, “Best Attraction Experience”, “Breakthrough Contribution to Tourism” and “Best Customer Service (Attractions)” at the prestigious Singapore Tourism Awards in 2016 for its role in adding to the vibrancy of Singapore’s tourism landscape.
We offer job opportunities in our dynamic organisation. Working at the Gallery enhances and cultivates your love for the arts, and offers you a chance to be part of the Gallery’s vision.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; Chartered Accountant (Singapore) / CPA / ACCA qualification preferred.
• At least 6 to 8 years of relevant accounting experience, with some supervisory or team lead responsibilities.
• Solid technical knowledge of SFRS, CAS, GST, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience in grants management (utilisation, compliance, reporting, and audits) within the non-profit, charity, or public sector is highly desirable.
• Hands-on experience with accounting/ERP systems; prior knowledge of SAP is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and deliver accurate outputs.
• Effective stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills to co-create solutions.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and accountability in all aspects of work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented accounting professional to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Senior Manager (Accounting), the Manager (Financial Reporting) will manage core accounting operations including general ledger, grants accounting, and statutory reporting, while overseeing compliance and audit support. This role is focused on hands-on execution, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and maintaining strong financial controls. This position is integral in supporting the organisation’s governance standards and sustainable growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage day-to-day General Ledger (GL) operations, including reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end/year-end closing activities.
• Manage grants accounting, including monitoring utilisation, preparing funder reports, and coordinating grant audits.
• Prepare management reports including income and expenditure statement and balance sheet, as well as performing variance analysis and data analytics.
• Prepare and review statutory and regulatory submissions, including GST, withholding tax, MCCY, Charity Portal FS and Department of Statistics.
• Support in the preparation of statutory financial statements and inputs to the Annual Report.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing schedules and documentation to support the audit process.
• Maintain accurate cost centres, fund codes, and project codes in SAP.
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls, supporting continuous efficiency and compliance.
• Support in the development and implementation of comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines covering all facets of accounting operations.
• Participate in finance-related projects and organisational initiatives as assigned, including transformation of our finance systems.