Careers

Caritas Singapore Careers

Caritas Singapore is all about people. Through our programmes, we seek to serve the community and welcome you to join us on this journey.

Caritas is the official social and community arm of the Catholic Church in Singapore and the umbrella body for 24 Catholic charities and organisations whose works have touched the lives of many, regardless of race or religion. We are also a member of Caritas Internationalis, a global confederation of over 160 humanitarian organisations.

The name Caritas means charity in Latin and reminds us to live out our faith through social work.

Administrative Executive

We are looking for a passionate, highly organised and motivated Administrative Assistant to join us at Caritas Agape Village in Toa Payoh. You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth administrative operation of our organisation. Your key responsibilities will include:

Roles and Responsibilities

Meeting Support

Taking accurate minutes during board and committee meetings.
Managing RSVPs for meetings and events.

Facilities Booking Management

Handling facilities booking and responding to inquiries.
Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless use of our facilities.

Event Management:

Plan, coordinate, and execute events from concept to completion, ensuring seamless delivery including logistics, budgets, timelines, and vendor negotiations, ensuring all details are meticulously handled.
Oversee event communication, promotion, and staff management, ensuring successful execution and post-event evaluation.

Administrative Support:

Providing overall administrative support including attending to walk-in inquiries
Assisting with various administrative tasks as needed to support the organization initiatives, projects and events.
Compile and consolidate monthly data for management reporting.

Requirements

GCE A level or its equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of experience in an administrative role
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels, whether senior executives or working-level staff
Ability to take detailed and accurate minutes of meetings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Prior experience in an administrative role is preferred.

If you are interested, please write in to [email protected]

Accounts Executive

You will be responsible for managing Finance functions which include:

Responsibilities

Manage Caritas Singapore donations in all physical and online payment portals.
Monthly billing to customers and contact for collection.
Perform weekly bank reconciliation.
Assist in administering Caritas Singapore and preparing vendors payment.
Prepare audit schedules and AR aging trial balance.
Perform monthly donation reconciliation for adherence to corporate governance and compliance guidelines to Commissioner of Charities.
Manage Caritas fixed assets register.
Update GIRO list and prepare monthly GIRO collection.
Ensure timeliness of month-end accounts closing and preparation of finance schedules.
Assist in ad hoc duties where necessary.

Requirements

Minimum Diploma in Accounting or equivalent professional qualification.

Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
Meticulous, adaptable and proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across the organization.
Experience in social service sectors will be an added advantage.
Able to start work immediately or at short notice.

If you are interested, please write in to [email protected]

Operations and Building Services Technician

We are looking for a passionate candidate to join us in our operations at Caritas Agape Village in Toa Payoh in ensuring that all building maintenance tasks are effectively managed for the smooth and efficient functioning of the building.

You will be responsible for managing Finance functions which include:

Roles and Responsibilities

Conduct routine building inspections to pinpoint maintenance and safety concerns.
Organise and carry out preventive and corrective repairs for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and structural issues.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment inventory, and service contracts while managing schedules.
Address maintenance emergencies promptly to minimize operational disruptions.
Evaluate and present quotations for management approval, ensuring cost-effective solutions.

Requirements

Minimum Diploma in Accounting or equivalent professional qualification.

Diploma or equivalent in facilities & estate management.
Preferably, candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. However, new graduates in relevant disciplines are also encouraged to apply.
Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with different levels of stakeholders.
Computer literate in MS office applications and ability to interpret as-built drawings and schematics for building and electrical services.
The position entails working on weekends/after office hours, with compensatory off-days during the work week.

If you are interested, please write in to [email protected] by 31 December 2024.

If you are interested in the above positions, please submit your resume stating your experience, expected salary and availability to [email protected].

Caritas Singapore is the official social and community arm of the Catholic Church in Singapore and a member of Caritas Internationalis. We are the umbrella body for over 20 Catholic charities and organisations whose work has touched the lives of many, regardless of race or religion. Join us in our social mission journey.