Senior Executive/ Executive, Finance

**About Us**

MindChamps PreSchool (“MindChamps”) is the only preschool globally to nurture children with the Champion Mindset, as researched by the renowned neuroscientist Professor Emeritus Allan Snyder, Fellow of the Royal Society.

Founded in Sydney in 1998, with the goal of filling the gaps that exist in global education, MindChamps began as a research institute using research from the areas of Education, Psychology and Neuroscience to better understand how the learning brain grows and develops, and expertise from the world of Theatre to understand how to better engage the young learner and ‘lead the imagination’.

MindChamps PreSchool is also the only early learning organisation in the world to offer programmes based on the revolutionary 3-Mind model of education: The Champion Mind instills peseverance and confidence; The Learning Mind promotes academic excellence; and the Creative Mind frees the imagination and inspires concept creation, enabling our chldren to face a rapidly changing world with 100% Respect and Zero Fear. This 3-Mind model was introduced in the 2007 book _The 3-Mind Revolution_, co-authored by David and Brian Caswell, MindChamps’ Dean of Research and Programme Development.

MindChamps unique, research-based ‘S.M.I.L.E.S.’ philosophy (Sensory, the Motor, the Intellectual, the Emotional and Social) is a holistic approach to education that encourages children to think outside of the box, supporting their overall development in the best way possible. Our research-backed and internationally validated curriculum and pedagogy has been developed by global leaders in 4 Domains of Education, Psychology, Science and Theatre

MindChamps has won Influential Brands® Top Brand for eight consecutive years as well as been voted the No. 1 Premium PreSchool Brand by parents in a public survey conducted by Influential Brands® for 8 years in a row.

Since its inception in Singapore in 2008, MindChamps PreSchool has has grown from point zero to achieving the number one brand position in the highly competitive Singapore premium preschool space, with a market share of 38.5%. It now has 86 centres globally, with preschools in Singapore, Australia, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and Myanmar.

MindChamps has the distinction of being the only preschool listed on the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange in 2017 and has been hailed by New York Times and Wall Street Journal No. 1 bestselling author Dr Joseph A. Michelli as a “global education movement of the 21st century”.

**Why work for us?**
- Competitive salary package
- We value training + development - funded teachers’ training (Up to 200hrs) for academic staff
- Comprehensive support from a dedicated management support team - as a global brand, we have support staff that can help with many administrative tasks
- Global career Opportunity with centres spread across 6 countries in the Asia Pacific
- Internal career Development Opportunities - Including cross-function or cross centre deployment
- Quarterly Recognition and rewards - believe in recognizing our team for hard work

**Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for full set of accounts to ensure timely month-end closing
- Handle GL/AP/AR independently, supervise receivables, payables and stock control
- Report and file GST returns
- Perform tax computation for annual submission purposes
- Enforce and implement procedures and policies
- Perform any other duties which may be assigned from time to time.

**Job Requirements**:

- Degree / Diploma in Accountancy / Finance or ACCA and equivalent with at least 3 years’ working experience
- Ability to multi-task and handle full sets of accounts
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to work independently as well as in a team
- Meticulous, proactive, resourceful and self-driven with positive mindset
- Good understanding of tax regulations and accounting practices
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of SAP/ERP/MS Navision or equivalent software

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Corporate finance: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person