Associate, Finance (HQ-SB)

A*STAR Research; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,408 - 64,728; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR Research in Singapore invites applications for Senior Associates/Associates to join the Finance team and support Statutory Board Finance Operations. You will handle receivables/payables, fixed assets, month‑end closing, monthly management reporting, budgeting exercises, asset tagging, and audit support, including vendor management and automation projects.

Diploma in Accountancy or Finance experience is preferred with strong analytical and communication skills, plus proficiency in MS

Qualifications

• Preferably Diploma in Accountancy or Finance related experience.
• 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, well organized and resourceful.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of SAP system and dashboarding tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI) will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable invoices, staff and scholars claims, fixed assets capitalisation and disposal.
• Provide support in month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Provide support to team in preparation of monthly management reporting.
• Support divisions in annual budget exercise, fixed assets tagging and annual verification exercise.
• Assist in internal and external audits, and AGO audits.
• Provide support to projects (e.g. automation and digitalisation projects).
• Other tasks e.g. Accounts Payable duties like vendor management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Multi-tasking

Education

Diploma in Accountancy

Tools

SAP

Tableau

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's lead public sector R&D agency. Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private sectors to benefit the economy and society. A*STAR's research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore, and enhances lives by improving societal outcomes in healthcare, urban living, and sustainability.

A*STAR is recognised by many accountancy organisations: ISCA, ACCA, CPA Australia and ICAEW. It reaffirms our commitment to excellence in professional development, and to fostering the growth of our employees in the field of Finance and Accounting.

Job Description

As the Senior Associates/ Associates, you will be part of the Finance team to support A*STAR Statutory Board's Finance Operations and will have the opportunity to be involved in the following key areas of work:

• Process Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable invoices, staff and scholars claims, fixed assets capitalisation and disposal
• Provide support in month-end and year-end closing activities
• Provide support to team in preparation of monthly management reporting
• Support divisions in annual budget exercise, fixed assets tagging and annual verification exercise
• Assist in internal and external audits, and AGO audits
• Provide support to projects (e.g. automation and digitalisation projects).
• Other tasks e.g. Accounts Payable duties like vendor management

Job Requirements

• Preferably Diploma in Accountancy or Finance related experience
• Strong analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• High learning agility, adaptabilityand perseverance
• Able to multi-task and deliver results under tight timelines
• Meticulous, well organized and resourceful
• Proficient in MS office applications
• Knowledge of SAP system and dashboarding tools (e.g. 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.