Senior Manager / Manager, Finance (HQ-RDF I&E and ACCL)

Job Description

The appointed Senior Manager / Manager will supervise a small team of Senior Associates / Associates on the management and administration of research development funds (RDF) for A

• STAR.

Operations

• Review and approve payment, billing and receipts journals raised by Senior Associates / Associates.
• Prepare fund requisitions (FRs) and final statement of accounts (FSOAs) of projects grants for submission to grantor.
• Review FRs and FSOAs submitted by grantees.
• 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, 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 to address budget queries raised by management.
• Support the MTI's 5-year Research Innovation and Enterprise 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

• Prepare the grants management monitoring reports monthly and present regularly at management meetings.
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of internal and external stakeholders reporting including presentation slides.
• Act as effective business partner to management and other stakeholders in providing financial insights / advice to achieve business objectives.

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, etc. on all matters.
• Review processes to be in compliance with Government IMs and policies and A
• STAR's Financial Policies, Procedures and Guidance Notes.

Others

• Provide support to projects.
• Any other tasks assigned.

Requirements

• Qualification in Accountancy / ACCA.
• Preferably at least 3 years of relevant accounting experience, with experience in managing a small team of finance staff.
• Strong analytical, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.
• High learning agility, adaptability, and perseverance.
• Able to multi-task and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Meticulous, organised, and resourceful.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of SAP S4 Hana and Tableau / Power BI will be advantageous.

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