Grant Administrator, School of Computing and Information Systems

HYPERSCAL SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Singapore is looking for a dedicated financial officer to execute processes related to research grants and maintain accountability in spending activities. The role demands strong budget management skills, attention to detail in financial reporting, and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders. Candidates should possess a diploma or Bachelor's degree, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with SAP preferred. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to educational advancements while ensuring compliance with institutional regulations.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Generous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum diploma with relevant working experience or Bachelor's degree.
• Strong ability to manage budgets and prepare accurate financial reports.
• Skilled in collaborating with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute research grants budget processes like expenditures and hirings.
• Maintain transparency in spending activities and ensure compliance.
• Prepare accurate and timely reporting on grant requisitions.

Skills

Budget management

Data analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Initiative

Problem-solving

Financial record maintenance

Microsoft 365 proficiency

SAP knowledge

Education

Minimum diploma or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The 'family-like' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together - building a strong collegiality and morale within the university. Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities - all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute processes related to research grants budget such as expenditures, hirings, billings, visitors, etc.
• Maintain transparency and accountability in all spending activities and ensure compliance with funder and institutional requirements & guidelines.
• Active monitoring, reconcile & deliver accurate and timely periodic reporting/ad-hoc requests on grant requisitions/utilizations to the project funders.
• Proactively engage with partnering institutions to obtain and reconcile utilization and expenditure reports to achieve full visibility and accountability on spending reports.
• Ensure timely and proper record-keeping and lead the preparation of all mandatory audit materials.
• Prepare utilization & spending plans for effective financial year budget planning & annual financial closure activities for research grants.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum diploma with relevant working experiences or Bachelor degree.
• Strong ability to manage budgets, analyze expenditures, and prepare accurate financial reports.
• Skilled in planning and executing tasks in collaboration with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrates initiative in driving tasks to completion without close supervision.
• Capable of resolving issues and adapting to changing priorities.
• Proficient in maintaining accurate financial records and reconciling grant expenditures.
• Strong command of Microsoft 365 Office tools, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of SAP & its reporting is preferred.
• Candidates with experience in managing budgets and ensuring adherence to institutional and agency regulations will be given preference.

OTHER INFORMATION

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Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.

Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Singapore Management University