Grants & Finance Specialist for Research Funding

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is looking for a Finance & Grants Executive to support research projects. The role includes managing budget preparation, financial reporting, and grant compliance, with responsibilities such as verifying budget availability and preparing timely fund requisitions. Candidates should have a degree in Finance or related fields and excellent Excel skills, with prior experience being an advantage. This position offers a collaborative work environment with great opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in finance operations, research administration, or grant management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare manpower budgets based on project requirements.
• Verify budget availability for project hiring requests.
• Conduct monthly checks with project leads on manpower allocation.
• Update SAP for accurate cost charging.
• Track actual expenditure against approved budgets.
• Prepare timely fund requisitions and statements of accounts.
• Prepare supporting documents for grant audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Excel proficiency

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in Singapore is looking for a Finance & Grants Executive to support research projects. The role includes managing budget preparation, financial reporting, and grant compliance, with responsibilities such as verifying budget availability and preparing timely fund requisitions. Candidates should have a degree in Finance or related fields and excellent Excel skills, with prior experience being an advantage. This position offers a collaborative work environment with great opportunities for career growth.