Assistant Manager (Finance - Payroll), Eastern General Hospital Planning Office

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare institution is looking for an Assistant Manager in Finance to support the establishment of processes and workflows in a new hospital. This role involves budget preparation, project management, and process development to ensure efficient financial operations. You will collaborate with various departments to implement solutions and support payroll governance. If you are a detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills and a passion for improving healthcare services, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in finance or accountancy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and financial software tools.

Responsibilities

• Support budget preparation and review for operational needs.
• Manage project risks and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Degree in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Assistant Manager (Finance - Payroll), Eastern General Hospital Planning Office

Job Category: Administration

Posting Date: 14 Mar 2025

The upcoming Eastern General Hospital (EGH) seeks to provide excellent healthcare and promote healing that is centred around each person. When operational, EGH will provide a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient clinical specialties and healthcare services covering emergency, acute and secondary care. EGH’s vision is to be a great hospital for the community and a great workplace for staff, and it seeks to do so by harnessing innovative technologies in patient care, journeying closely with patients and the community to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives, and being an employer of choice that empowers staff in their careers.

In this role, you will have a unique opportunity to support the establishment of the Hospital's processes, policies, procedures and workflows, including financial and operational systems. Your key responsibilities will encompass several areas.

In terms of budget and forecasting, you will support the preparation and review of submissions. This involves assessing budget requests, including the evaluation of manpower requirements to meet operational needs.

Project management will be a significant part of your role. You will assess project risks and implement solutions to address challenges during the project lifecycle. This includes allocating resources efficiently, collaborating with various departments for requirement gathering and user acceptance testing (UAT), and ensuring deployed systems meet diverse user requirements for seamless integration.

Process development is another crucial aspect of your responsibilities. You will assist in establishing payroll governance and management processes, as well as support the development of other financial and operational workflows.

Additionally, you will provide workgroup support by offering secretariat assistance for various workgroups and managing resource requirements to facilitate effective collaboration and project execution.

Requirements

1. Degree in Accountancy or degree holder (major in Accountancy or Finance or equivalent)
2. Minimum 6 years of related working experience
3. Membership of a professional body, e.g., ISCA or ACCA is advantageous.
4. Team player with a high level of integrity, responsibility, and trustworthiness
5. Adept at handling complex and challenging situations.
6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage various stakeholders in a fluid environment and a growing organisation.
7. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
8. Proficient in Tableau, Power BI will be advantageous.