Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Operations

? Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities

? Review payment, billing and receipts journals raised by junior Executives.

? Review fund requisitions and final statement of accounts of projects

? Track verification status of FRs and FSOA for timely fund disbursements to grantees

? Ensure timely submission of FRs and FSOAs by grantees and by A*STAR to other funding agencies

? Drive digitalisation initiatives to achieve operational efficiency and optimise resource allocation and utilization. (e.g. new ERP system, Grants system enhancements, management reporting dashboard, RPA and etc).

? Other tasks e.g. Accounts Payable duties like vendor management

Budgeting

? Manage the annual budgeting exercise and mid-year budget review

? Review and query submitted budget requests from divisions, consolidate the budget requests and present the annual operating budget to management for approval

? Follow up with respective stakeholders on budget queries raised by management

? Support the MTI?s 5-year RIE tranche budget exercise including preparation of data, liaising with divisions and preparing budget submission through Joint Planning Hub/Policy and Planning Division

Reporting and Business Partnering

? Ensure timely preparation and submission of internal and external stakeholders reporting including presentation slides

? Provide support to Councils / Enterprise, Joint Planning Hub and key stakeholders

Internal Controls and Audit Management

? Ensure timely submission of grant audit reports by grantees in accordance with A*STAR grant audit framework (for A*STAR grants) / NRF?s Enhanced Positive Affirmation Framework (for NRF grants)

? Liaise with internal and external auditors/tax agents/corporate secretary/banks/AGO/ etc on all matters

? Review processes to be in compliance with Government IMs and policies and A*STAR?s Financial Policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Background in Accountancy/ ACCA
At least 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably with experience in managing a small team of finance staff
Strong analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
High learning agility and adaptability
Able to multi-task and deliver results under tight timelines
Meticulous, organised and resourceful
Proficient in MS Office applications
Knowledge of SAP system and Tableau/Power BI will be advantageous
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Type of Employment : Full-Time
Work Location : Fusionopolis