Manager / Assistant Manager, Financial Planning & Management, NSCC

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Singapore is seeking a Financial Planning & Management Officer to oversee procurement and financial operations. The role involves monitoring Purchase Orders, ensuring compliance, and supporting financial activities. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with a solid background in financial planning and procurement.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, procurement, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor outstanding Purchase Orders and ensure timely Goods Received.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and A*STAR policies.
• Assist in daily financial activities like Accounts Receivable and Payable.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Interpersonal

Stakeholder Engagement

Integrity

Adaptability

Multitasking

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a Financial Planning & Management Officer to be part of NSCC Corporate Services. The primary tasks include managing centre procurement and financial operations.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Monitoring of outstanding Purchase Orders (PO):

• Check delivery status with requestors and ensure items are Goods Received (GR) on time.
• Close outstanding POs if no longer required, in collaboration with HQ Procurement.
• Track aging POs and update their status.

Institute Purchases:

• Ensure PR forms are complete, including budget checks, GL, charging parameters, and fundability.
• Liaise with relevant teams on export control, safety, licenses, and logistics.
• Coordinate with HQ procurement for any PO amendments.
• Work with requestors and HQ procurement on tender documents for purchases requiring tenders.
• Monitor procurement requests, especially for equipment, to ensure timely raising as per budget approval.

Point of Contact: Act as liaison with HQ Procurement for queries.

Compliance: Ensure adherence to regulatory, statutory, and A*STAR policies.

Audit and Process Improvement: Manage audit findings register, support audits, investigations, and process improvements.

Reporting: Prepare reports on procurement issues, delays, and aging POs impacting funding.

Corporate Services Support:

• Coordinate with ERM committee and office for Risk Report submissions.
• Coordinate with DPO for self-assessment submissions.
• Oversee insurance renewals and purchases for equipment and staff.

Financial Operations Support: Assist in daily financial activities like Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.

Additional Duties: Support other tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• At least 4-5 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, procurement, and reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Integrity, honesty, and good presentation and writing skills.
• High learning agility and adaptability.
• Ability to multitask and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.