Senior Assistant Finance Manager / West / Education Sector (Grants)
PERSOL
Location : Nanyang Drive
Contract : 1 year (convertible based on performance/business needs)
Working hours : Mon-Thurs: 08:30AM - 5:45PM, Friday: 08:30AM - 5:15PM
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day financial operations, including payments, invoicing, and fixed asset administration.
- Monitor funds managed by the Centre to ensure sufficient funding availability and compliance with grant requirements.
- Ensure financial procedures are aligned with University policies and support year-end audit and tax filing processes.
- Develop, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure proper documentation and compliance.
- Manage research project financial data and systems to ensure timely and accurate grant submissions in accordance with policies, grant terms and conditions, and harmonised guidelines.
- Prepare periodic grant expense claims, financial reports, and management reports for Senior Management.
- Work closely with research teams on budgeting, financial planning, and reporting matters.
- Liaise with internal and external auditors on grant certification audits and year-end audits.
- Mentor, guide, and motivate team members to support their professional development.
- Identify staff training needs and recommend development opportunities.
Requirements
- Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or an equivalent discipline.
- Professional qualifications such as ISCA or equivalent will be an advantage.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance.
- Meticulous with strong attention to detail.
- Experience with SAP is preferred.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
- Prior experience working in universities, research institutions, or government agencies will be an added advantage.
- PERSOL Singapore Pte Ltd
- RCB No. 200007268E
- EA License No. 01C4394
