[What the role is]

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award - Singapore International Chamber of Commerce Awards 2025

Ranked #19 for The Straits Times Singapore's Best Employers 2024 & 2025

The appointee will support the Finance team in delivering core accounting and finance operations, including budgeting support, financial reporting, and year-end closing. The role will also partner Schools and Departments to provide timely financial information and support to management.

[What you will be working on]

Responsibilities:-

Manage operational functions relating to Research & Development (R&D) projects, Trust Fund project, insurance and audit certification portfolios which includes timely processing of invoices/receipts relating to the portfolios
Prepare and submit reports such as bank reconciliation statement, R&D projects and Trust Fund project reports, and fund requisition statements
Prepare and submit statistical returns required by project grantors and government agencies
Support the management and coordination of the annual organisational budget cycle
Support financial year end closing activities
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on operational, reporting and audit related matters
Possess analytical skills and able to problem solve work issues within their functional areas independently.
Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements
Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance with policies, and accounting standards.
Undertake any other assigned duties or assignments to support smooth functioning of finance operations

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:-

At least 2 years of relevant experience in Finance related work
Relevant qualifications in Accountancy/Business or equivalent
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams
Good written and oral communication skills
Good analytical and critical thinking abilities
Independent team player who is organised, confident and adaptable to changing environments
Ability to influence and engage effectively with various stakeholders
Meticulous, ability to pay keen attention to details
Possess strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with Workday system will be advantageous

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

If you are shortlisted for the position(s), you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.

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