Finance Executive, General Ledger

1FSS Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance shared services organization in Singapore is seeking a team lead for Grant Claims Management to supervise staff handling financial matters for healthcare organizations. The ideal candidate has a degree in Accountancy or an ACCA equivalent, at least three years of relevant experience with one year in a supervisory role. Strong skills in communication and analytics are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with SAP. This role also involves working closely with auditors and leading process improvement projects.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant working experience, with 1 year in a supervisory position.
• IT savvy - proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team handling grant-related financial matters.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of claims.
• Liaise with auditors on grant-related audit matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy or ACCA equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

SAP system

Job description

Overview

A team lead responsible for the Grant Claims Management functions in a Finance Shared Services environment supporting healthcare organisations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of staff in the section in handling day-to-day grant-related financial matters, month-end and year-end accounts closing, including the preparation and/or review of the monthly, quarterly and year-end audit schedules

• Responsible for the good quality of the grant-related balance sheet accounts

• Review grant documents and apply the appropriate accounting treatment for grant project accounts

• Review grant variation documents and update relevant project account details

• Ensure accurate and timely submission of claims and prompt disbursements

• Ensure no outstanding items in project accounts and deactivate project account promptly upon expiry

• Review grant-related billings and statement of accounts

• Review incoming grant funds and resolve unreconciled sums

• Investigate and resolve user queries

• Responsible for grant-related GST, corporate tax and other statistical submissions

• Liaise with internal and external auditors on grant-related audit matters

• Lead and participate in process improvement projects

• Ad-hoc assignments

Requirements

• At least a Degree in Accountancy or ACCA equivalent

• At least 3 years of relevant working experience, with 1-year experience in a supervisory position

• Higher qualified/experienced candidates will be considered for the Senior Finance Executive/Senior Accountant position

• IT savvy - proficient in Microsoft Office such as MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint

• Hands-on experience with SAP system will be an advantage

• Prior audit experience will be an advantage

• Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills

• Able to take pressure and work within tight deadlines

• Meticulous, motivated, committed, resourceful and able to work independently