Assistant Grants Finance & Procurement Coordinator

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager to join their Research Management Team. This role involves managing project finance, procurement activities, and grant operations related to marine aquaculture R&D. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong financial and administrative skills, and familiarity with procurement processes. This position supports high-impact national initiatives in food and aquaculture innovation, offering an opportunity to contribute to Singapore’s R&D growth.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in finance, procurement, or research grant administration.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation.
• Good communication and coordination skills to work with internal teams, vendors, and collaborators.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial tracking and reconciliation for multiple research grants.
• Process claims, reimbursements, and vendor payments.
• Support procurement activities and negotiation with vendors.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, and outreach events.

Skills

Administrative skills

Financial skills

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

SAP

Concur

Power BI

Job description

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager to join their Research Management Team. This role involves managing project finance, procurement activities, and grant operations related to marine aquaculture R&D. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong financial and administrative skills, and familiarity with procurement processes. This position supports high-impact national initiatives in food and aquaculture innovation, offering an opportunity to contribute to Singapore’s R&D growth.