Business Operations AM/M (Conservation Programmes & Finance) - (1 Year Contract)

Business Operations and Finance Assistant Manager/Manager (1 Year Contract) We usually respond within two weeks Mandai Nature is a successful Singapore-based non-profit conservation organisation jointly set up by Temasek and Mandai Wildlife Group (which manages zoological parks including Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Wonders, Rainforest Wild and Bird Paradise). Mandai Nature is the conservation arm of Mandai Wildlife Group and was established with the aim of advancing efforts on biodiversity protection in Singapore and Asia. Through impactful programmes and innovative partnerships Mandai Nature strives to protect nature and inspire action. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Business Operations Work across the organisation to streamline templates, systems, frameworks, business improvements and standard ways of working, including managing the implementation of business systems and processes. Remain up to date with Mandai Nature policies and procedures to ensure ASAP processes and systems dovetail seamlessly across corporate services and functions including, HR, finance. Ensure funding flows, compliance, systems, reporting and delivery capacity are aligned and implemented. Support the Director with internal coordination for donor contracts, secure and review procurement quotes for external consulting services and coordinate contractual processes including signature tracking and invoice tracking. Financial Management and Administration Prepare draft annual budgets and coordinate monthly financial reports from the Director to review and disseminate relevant information to designated programme team members. Support the Director and Programme Leads with programme budgeting and ongoing financial management. Manage financial administration including vendor onboarding, processing of invoices, expense reporting, coordinate expenditure approvals and payments in the Mandai Nature finance system. Support the Director and Programme teams to track funds, reconcile funding and undertake budgetary and financial reporting as required. Proactively liaise with Mandai Nature on finance management payment types to support smooth programme delivery and streamline financial processes. Programme Support Support the Director and Senior Leadership Team to create a programme growth model and workforce planning based on financial risks and compliance. Provide administrative support for the grant programme including due diligence (including financial due diligence) and disbursements / document handling. Partner with Programme Leads to plan for and execute on workforce requirements for programme delivery based on capabilities, availability, costs and launch timing, including providing support on business cases and programme budgets to seek funding. Compliance and Risk Coordinate and track approvals, signatures and maintain records across agreements, contracts and donor agreements. Ensure compliance are adhered to and refine as needed to minimise administrative requirements across ASAP and provide administrative support for all compliance, auditing and due diligence processes and administration (including drafting of contracts). Together with Mandai Nature, develop and implement governance and risk management frameworks and practices, ensuring adherence and mitigating risks. Job Requirements: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract (Renewable) Qualifications in Business Management, Finance or an associated field. 6+ years of experience in business operations, financial administration, reporting and process improvement. Capabilities in attention to detail, organisation, financial management, communication and relationship management. An understanding of conservation organisations and/or non-profit organisations desirable. Experience managing donor funds desirable. Division Life Sciences Department Mandai Nature Locations Mandai Nature Remote status Hybrid Employment type Contract Function Mandai Nature