Senior Manager/Manager, Finance (Hq Account) (3 Years Renewable Contract)

Senior Manager/Manager, Finance (HQ Account) (3 years renewable contract) Management Accounting & Budgeting (Accounting)A*STAR is an Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) that has been certified by the Singapore Accountancy Commission (SAC) to possess the appropriate standards of staff training, accountancy resources and development for Singapore CA Qualification candidates to fulfil their Practical Experience required to qualify as a Chartered Accountant of Singapore.Job DescriptionA*STAR HQ Finance Operations· Be part of the Finance team involved in the implementation of new ERP system· Drive automation and digitalisation projects/initiatives including system enhancements to achieve operational efficiency and optimise resource allocation· Periodic review of Finance Guidance Notes for finance processes (e.g. Accounts Payable, Scholarships Disbursements etc), ensuring compliance with A*STAR's Financial Policies and Government IM where applicable· Review and approve payments to vendors and scholars, ensuring prompt and faster payments, as well as compliance with prevailing policies· Prepare returns to Ministries and other Government entities (e.g. AGD on A*STAR's Prompt and Faster Payments statistics)· Assist and liaise with internal and external audits, and AGO audits· Other tasks as assigned (e.g. Bank matters such as update of bank mandate and user nomination forms; Accounts Payable duties such as vendor management)A*STAR Graduate Academy (AGA) Finance Operations· Perform exceptions analysis of claims posted in Scholarship Management System (SMS), ensuring compliance with prevailing policies· Perform month-end and year-end closing activities including but not limited to the review of payments, billings and receipts journals· Review WBS creations and budget postings for new scholars awarded· Provide advice and support to AGA and other stakeholders on budgeting (e.g. annual budget exercise), reporting (e.g. monthly cash budget utilisation), financial policies and any other Finance-related matters· Review Liquidated Damages (LD) computation and instalment schedule prepared by A*GA· Facilitate the grants audit process for A*GA projects/initiatives and subsequent submission of reimbursement claims and audit report to MOEJob RequirementDegree in Accountancy / ACCAPreferably at least 3 to 5 years of relevant accounting experience, with experience in managing a small team of finance staffStrong interpersonal skills, with good track record of stakeholder engagementInquisitive, high learning agility, adaptability and meticulousStrong analytical and good written and verbal communication skillsAble to multi-task and deliver results under tight timelinesGood command of MS Office applicationsKnowledge of SAP system and Tableau will be advantageousCompany information Registration No.T08GB0002CReport this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr