Principal Specialist/Assistant Director, Grant Process #grant #claims #finance

In this role, you will be the subject matter expert for grants and ensure compliance and accountability in grant administration. You will need to build a good rapport with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives and deliver good client experience. A suitable candidate may deputize the Team Lead.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a team to oversee the day-to-day administration of grant processing matters, including the review and approval of applications and claims.
• Engage, influence, and communicate with stakeholders on policies and procedures to ensure good governance and consistency in grant administration activities.
• Responsible for effective and efficient SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), be actively involved in the implementation and undertake improvements or updates to the SOPs.
• Provide consultation and advice to team members in executing policies, system processes and ensure smooth & efficient daily operations and accurate data records.
• Track, analyze and report processing data to Team Lead and senior management, including preparing monthly Ops reports, processing targets and other reports. Handle audit activities as and when required.
• Handle administrative duties, and undertake ad-hoc assignments to events/ projects assigned by management or HR.

Job Requirements

• Qualifications in Business Administration/Management, Accounting, Data Science or other relevant disciplines
• At least 8 years in grants management/administration or experience in conducting audit, evaluation and/or claims related work
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem solving, analytical and systems thinking abilities required
• Good communication skills (written, spoken and presentation) and detail-oriented
• Good team player with a strong sense of responsibility and initiative

Working Location: Jurong East, Devan Nair Institute

Designation and salary will be commensurate with experience.

We will only contact shortlisted candidates.