Finance Operations Executive (Public Sector/ UP 5.2k)

ADECCO PERSONNEL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

ADECCO PERSONNEL PTE LTD in Singapore seeks a Finance Operations & Governance Executive to support finance operations, governance, and policy activities. You will handle invoice processing, payments monitoring, reporting, and policy development in a busy, structured environment.

The role involves stakeholder collaboration, review of documentation, and contribution to practical finance policies. 12-month contract with standard work hours and on-site location in Central.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to review financial documents and identify issues.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, coordination and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process e-invoices, coordinate verification, and ensure accurate receipt of goods and services in the system.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and support faster payments and good operational practices.
• Monitor payment statistics through analysis and dashboards and follow up on outstanding invoices with relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare timely and meaningful finance reports for stakeholders.
• Review exceptions identified through monthly security exception reports and support longer-term improvement initiatives.
• Perform verification and certification activities for corporate credit card transactions and centralized billing.
• Conduct monthly checks on imprest books and validate supporting documentation.
• Respond to audit requests and queries and support accurate reimbursements between relevant parties.
• Lead and/or support finance policy reviews, working with stakeholders and reviewing best practices to develop practical policies.
• Prepare and present finance education materials, including infographics and PowerPoint presentations.
• Support other finance-related assignments and projects as required.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Coordination

Organizational skills

Independence

Multitasking

Discretion

Education

Accounting or related discipline

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

The Opportunity

Adecco is partnering with a Singapore public sector organization to hire a Finance Operations & Governance Executive supporting finance operations, financial governance, and policy-related activities. The role covers a broad range of responsibilities including invoice processing, payment monitoring, financial reporting, audit support, financial controls, policy reviews, and process improvement . You will work with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial processes, review exceptions and supporting documentation, prepare stakeholder reports, and contribute to the development and communication of practical finance policies. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with backgrounds in finance operations, accounting, financial governance, accounts payable, audit support, or finance policy who enjoy both operational and analytical work.

Location: Central

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 6.00pm / 9.00am - 6.30pm

Contract Duration: 12 months

Estimated Assignment Period: 1 February 2027 - 31 January 2028

The Talent

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel , with good numerical and analytical skills.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented, with the ability to review detailed financial documentation and identify key issues.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Able to work independently, multi-task, and contribute effectively within a team.
• Able to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Qualifications in Accounting, Accountancy, or a related discipline will be preferred.

Preferred (not a must to check all boxes):

• Experience managing financial processes or finance operations .
• Exposure to digitalization initiatives or AI-enabled solutions .
• Knowledge of electronic poster design.

Job Description

• Process e-invoices, coordinate timely verification, and ensure accurate receipt of goods and services in the system.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and support faster payments and good operational practices.
• Monitor payment statistics through analysis and dashboards and follow up on outstanding invoices with relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare timely and meaningful finance reports for stakeholders.
• Review exceptions identified through monthly security exception reports and support longer-term improvement initiatives.
• Perform verification and certification activities for corporate credit card transactions and centralized billing.
• Conduct monthly checks on imprest books and validate supporting documentation.
• Respond to audit requests and queries and support accurate reimbursements between relevant parties.
• Lead and/or support finance policy reviews , working with stakeholders and reviewing best practices to develop practical policies.
• Prepare and present finance education materials, including infographics and PowerPoint presentations .
• Support other finance-related assignments and projects as required.

What's In It For You

• Broad exposure across finance operations, governance, controls, and policy .
• Opportunity to gain experience in financial process improvement and digitalization initiatives .
• Hands-on involvement in invoice management, financial analysis, audit support, reporting, and policy reviews.
• Opportunity to develop experience working with multiple stakeholders in a structured environment.