Finance Executive/Senior Executive (3-6 months contract)
Report to: Finance Manager
About WWF SG
WWF-Singapore World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is one of the world’s largest and most
respected independent conservation organisations. WWF’s mission is to stop the
degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As one of WWF’s international hubs, WWF-Singapore supports a
global network spanning over 100 countries. WWF Singapore works closely with local
stakeholders towards a greener and more sustainable Singapore and the region around us. We work to address key conservation areas, such as climate change, sustainable finance, deforestation, illegal wildlife trade, marine conservation, and sustainable production and
consumption, through collaboration, education and outreach efforts involving the community, businesses, and governments. For more information, please visit wwf.sg
The Finance Executive/ Senior Executive is responsible for the smooth and timely execution of day‑to‑day finance operations, with a strong focus on Accounts Payable (AP), staff claims processing, compliance checks, and finance SOP enhancements. The role also supports broader accounting activities including bank reconciliation, cashflow monitoring, month‑end closing, audit support, and vendor/staff liaison.
Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Staff Claims:
- Process supplier invoices and staff expense claims with accurate coding to chart of accounts and project codes.
- Verify supporting documents for completeness and compliance with WWF finance policies.
- Prepare and execute payment runs accurately and on schedule.
- Liaise with vendors and staff to resolve invoice, claim, and payment discrepancies.
- Maintain proper documentation and filing for audit readiness.
Compliance Checks & Internal Control Assurance:
- Conduct financial policy compliance checks across invoices, contracts, claims, and reimbursements.
- Identify non‑compliance issues and follow up with relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure internal controls are consistently applied in accordance with WWF Singapore’s policies.
- Support process enhancements to strengthen internal controls.
Month‑End Closing & Reporting Support:
- Prepare month‑end journal entries related to AP, accruals, prepayments, and staff reimbursements.
- Assist in producing an accurate monthly trial balance, income statement, balance sheet, and reconciliation schedules.
- Reconcile AP, advances, deposits, and other assigned balance sheet accounts.
- Support cashflow monitoring and monthly bank reconciliations.
Other Responsibilities
- Support the Finance Manager in reviewing, improving, and updating finance SOPs.
- Assist in statutory audit, internal audit, and donor audit preparation.
- Support retrieval and preparation of audit documentation.
- Coordinate with outsourced finance vendor on month‑end tasks, reconciliations, and
- documentation requirements.
Required qualifications and skills:
- ACCA Level 2 / CAT / Diploma in Accounting or equivalent.
- 4+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in NGOs, multinational organisations, or donor‑funded environments.
- Strong knowledge of AP, payment processing, staff claims, and internal control requirements.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with Microsoft Business Central is an advantage.
- Team player with integrity and a proactive approach.
- Able to prioritise and operate under tight deadlines
- Team player with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Having these are a plus
- An interest in conservation
- Adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Integrity, Courage, Respect, Collaboration
This job description covers the main tasks. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.
If you are interested in this role, please apply using this link.