Assistant Manager (Controllership)
PERSOL
Duration: 8 months (Planned: 1 Aug 2026 to 31 Mar 2027) maternity cover
Title: Asst Manager (Controllership)
Salary up to $5,500
Duties & Responsibilities
Finance Operations & Support
- Provide day-to-day finance operational support to faculties and units, including WBS master data creation/maintenance and budget transfers
- Serve as a key point of contact to manage and resolve queries and operational issues in a timely manner
- Ensure service level agreements (SLAs) for finance operations and master data are consistently achieved
Governance, Controls & Compliance
- Ensure integrity of financial records and reporting through periodic housekeeping activities (Review of dormant WBS & balance sheet reviews)
- Review and oversee financial master data governance to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies and accounting standards
- Review Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) prepared by units, assessing completeness and reasonableness, and recommend improvements
- Ensure compliance with finance policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements through operational audit
Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement
- Provide advisory support on finance policies, procedures, and transaction-related matters to ensure consistent application
- Partner with finance and operational stakeholders to strengthen governance, accountability, and compliance
Continuous Improvement
- Identify recurring issues, control gaps, and process inefficiencies, and drive remediation actions
- Participate in and support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, standardisation, and control effectiveness
Others
Perform other duties as assigned to support team and organisational objectives
Requirements
(Please state Qualification, Years of Experience, Knowledge & Skills required.)
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent awarded by a recognised University.
- At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in finance, audit or controllership functions.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting standards, internal controls, and governance frameworks.
- Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA Financial systems is an advantage.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with experience in data analysis and reconciliation
- PERSOL Singapore Pte Ltd
- RCB No. 200007268E
- EA License No. 01C4394