Cluster Lead

NESST SINGAPORE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NESST Singapore Limited is seeking a Finance Operations Leader to oversee AP/AR, procurement, and financial reporting across dormitory operations. You will manage a team, ensure policy compliance, and deliver accurate dashboards for leadership.

You will collaborate with Dormitory Operations, Procurement, Finance, and external stakeholders to drive efficiency, automation, and strong financial controls in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in Finance Operations, AP/AR, Procurement, or Shared Services; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, AP/AR, procurement practices, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in budgeting, reporting, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Meticulous, self-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership capability with experience managing teams and driving service excellence.
• Prior experience in facilities management, accommodation, dormitory operations, hospitality, or high-volume service environments would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end AP and AR functions with timely, accurate processing.
• Manage finance transactions across multiple dormitory operations ensuring data integrity.
• Monitor cash flow, ageing reports, and vendor payments to improve collection accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, governance, and regulatory obligations.
• Provide timely resolution of AP/AR queries from vendors, customers, and stakeholders.
• Lead procurement administration: requisitions, POs, supplier onboarding, and invoicing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure procurement policies and governance compliance.
• Monitor procurement activity and vendor performance to mitigate risks.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, KPIs, and ageing analyses for leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation and better controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

About Us

At NESST Singapore Limited, we are committed to building a sustainable and efficient ecosystem that drives value, innovation, and impact across our operations. As a purpose-driven organization, we seek individuals who are passionate about operational excellence and stakeholder collaboration. If you’re looking to make a meaningful difference while advancing your career, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team.

Job Responsibilities

1. Finance Operations Leadership

• Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of payments, billing, collections, receipts, and reconciliations.
• Manage the administration, processing, and data integrity of finance transactions across multiple dormitory operations.
• Monitor cash flow, outstanding receivables, vendor payments, and ageing reports, implementing appropriate follow-up actions to improve collection efficiency and payment accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, governance requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Provide timely and accurate resolution of operational, vendor, customer, and stakeholder queries relating to AP and AR matters.

2. Procurement Support & Governance

• Support and oversee procurement administration processes, including purchase requisitions, quotations, purchase orders, vendor onboarding, contract administration, and invoice matching.
• Partner business stakeholders to provide procurement guidance and ensure compliance with company procurement policies, approval frameworks, and governance requirements.
• Monitor procurement activities and vendor performance, identifying potential risks and recommending mitigation measures to minimise operational disruptions.
• Support contract renewals, supplier management initiatives, and procurement reporting requirements.

3. Financial Management & Business Reporting

• Monitor revenue and budget variances, operating expenditure trends, and procurement commitments to support financial planning and cost management.
• Analyse finance and procurement data to generate insights, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.
• Prepare management reports, operational dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and ageing analyses for leadership review.
• Ensure data accuracy and maintain robust documentation and audit readiness.

4. Stakeholder & Team Management

• Lead and develop a team responsible for AP, AR, and related operational finance activities.
• Work closely with Dormitory Operations, Procurement, Finance, Business Development and external stakeholders to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Act as a key liaison between operational teams and corporate functions on finance and procurement matters.
• Conduct training, knowledge sharing, and process communication to promote compliance and operational excellence.

5. Continuous Improvement

• Review and streamline finance and procurement processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and service quality.
• Implement system enhancements, automation initiatives, and digital solutions to strengthen financial controls and reporting capabilities.
• Keep abreast of changes in financial, procurement, and regulatory requirements, ensuring processes remain compliant and effective.
• Adopt the use of AI tools to improve analytics and reporting

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in Finance Operations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, or Shared Services environments, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, AP/AR processes, procurement practices, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in budgeting, reporting, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Meticulous, self-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Leadership capability with experience managing teams and driving service excellence.
• Prior experience in facilities management, accommodation, dormitory operations, hospitality, or high-volume service environments would be advantageous.