Grant Operation Officer (Education Sector, 12 Months)

PERSOLKELLY SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking an experienced individual to maintain research project accounts and manage grant claims. Candidates should have a diploma or degree in accountancy and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office is required. This role offers a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in handling research project accounting.
• Knowledge of submission of grants claims is advantageous.
• Proficient in relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain SAP project accounts and grant accounts.
• Prepare and submit research grant claims accurately.
• Liaise with funding agencies regarding claims and queries.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SAP (Ariba/Hana/Concur)

Workday

Education

Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Accountancy

Job description

• Location: Pioneer
• Contract Duration: 12 Months Contract

Job Descriptions:

Ensure efficiency in carrying out the following tasks:

• Maintenance of SAP project accounts, funded programs and grant accounts for new projects and changes to existing projects
• Liaise and clarify with Research Support Office (RSO), Schools, Centres & PI on account creation matters
• Verification of financial information for project setup and budget virement in FIBI research system
• Prepare claims and trigger invoice from FIBI research system
• Prepare fund transfers journals
• Follow up to clear outstanding items
• Follow up with funders on outstanding claims
• Prepare Final statements of accounts (FSOA)
• Refund of balances (payments & journals)
• Closing of SAP accounts
• Closing of project accounts

Ensure timely submission of research grant claims

• Prepare grant claims in accordance with the funding agencies mandate
• Check to ensure that the grant claims prepared by Schools/Centres are accurate and are in accordance with the funding agencies mandate
• Ensure FSOA are submitted to funding agencies within the stipulated timeline
• Prepare journals to allocate grants received to individual projects (Joint collaboration projects)
• Handle enquiries from funding agencies, Schools, researchers
• Participate and/or drive ongoing and ad-hoc projects in improving processes and systems enhancements and/or formulation of policies relating to financial administration of research grants
• Clear grant claim queries raised by funding agencies promptly
• Liaise with funding agencies, PI etc when the need arises
• Follow-up with PI/Schools on non-fundable expenses
• Support Senior Assistant Director/ Senior Assistant Manager in various financial and management reporting and audit issues

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor Degree or equivalent in accountancy
• Preferably at least 2 years’ experience in handling research project accounting and submission of grants claims or equivalent knowledge and experience would be advantageous
• Proficient in Microsoft office, SAP (Ariba/Hana/Concur) and Workday

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