Deputy Head (Finance & Admin)

National Research Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Research Foundation (NRF) in Singapore invites applications for a Finance Business Partner role. You will be the single point of contact for financial matters, lead budgeting, financial analysis, year-end closing, and statutory reporting, while guiding procurement and administrative activities with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in finance, an accountancy background, is proficient in MS Excel, and familiar with government manuals and procurement rules.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in finance planning, budgeting and reporting is desirable.
• Understanding of government financial processes and controls is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer annual budgeting process and mid-year review.
• Analyse financial data and prepare management reports.
• Ensure timely year-end closing and statutory returns.
• Oversee procurement guidance and compliance with policies.
• Lead administrative functions and travel management, as required.
• Support ad hoc projects and cross-functional requests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Self-driven

Education

Accountancy background

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel)

GeBIZ

iBudget

NFS@Gov

Job description

What the role is:

The National Research Foundation (NRF) is a department within the Prime Minister's Office, and we set the national direction for research, innovation and enterprise (RIE) by developing policies, plans and strategies; funding strategic initiatives that strengthen our scientific and technological capabilities, grow our RIE talent base, and achieve economic and national impact; and fostering RIE collaboration in Singapore and internationally.

What you will be working on:

Perform Finance Business Partner role, as a single point of contact, in advising colleagues on all financial related matters, including:

• o Administering the annual budgeting process and mid-year review, such as budget planning, management and reportingo Analysing financial data and collaborating with stakeholders to generate insightful management reportingo Ensuring timely completion of Financial Year end closing activities, such as liaising with auditors and review of audit scheduleso Ensuring timely submission of statutory returnso Ensuring compliance with relevant financial policies and procedures, including engaging stakeholders to embed good financial practices
• Perform Procurement Business Partner role and work with VITAL to provide colleagues with guidance and advice on procurement policies, processes, and requirements;
• Oversee Administrative functions, including records management and travel management;
• Provide guidance to the team to resolve issues;
• and Any other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned

What we are looking for:

• Background in Accountancy is preferred;
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (e.g., Microsoft Excel);
• Minimum 5 years of related working experience in similar position is preferred;
• Knowledge of Government Instruction Manuals, iBudget, NFS@Gov and/or GeBIZ is advantageous;
• Good interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail;
• Self-driven with strong leadership & organisational skills and a positive working attitude

About National Research Foundation:

The National Research Foundation (NRF) was set up on 1 January 2006 as a department under the Prime Minister's Office. It was set up to perform the following:

• To provide secretariat support to the Research, Innovation and Enterprise Council (RIEC), chaired by the Senior Minister;
• To coordinate the research of different agencies within the larger national framework in order to provide a coherent strategic overview and direction;
• To develop policies and plans to implement the five strategic thrusts for the national R&D agenda;
• To implement national research, innovation and enterprise strategies approved by the RIEC, and to allocate funding to programmes that meet NRF's strategic objectives.