Manager, Finance (12 month temp contract)

skills and workforce development agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills and Workforce Development Agency is seeking a Finance professional to join the Corporate Services Division within the Finance function. The role will focus on financial operations, including AP, fixed assets, AR, and supporting audits and data migrations during system transitions.

The candidate should have 5+ years in financial operations, be proficient in Excel/Word/PowerPoint, and be able to liaise with multiple divisions while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Financial Operations and Accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines; work independently or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) and accounting principles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform Accounts Payable (AP) functions, including monitoring and reconciling grant disbursements, reviewing expense reports, supplier invoices, and journal entries.
• Perform Fixed Asset functions, including asset management (additions, disposals, updates), reconciliation and tagging/sightings.
• Support Accounts Receivable (AR) functions to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Assist in audits by compiling audit requests and reviewing supporting documents.
• Assist in data and file migration validation to ensure accuracy during system transitions.
• Act as a liaison between Finance and other divisions to follow up on and resolve outstanding items.
• Provide support to the team on ad-hoc administrative or operational duties.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

What the role is

The Corporate Services Division (CSVD) is part of the Corporate Group (CG), which provides essential corporate services to support SWDA’s operations. This role sits within the Finance function, ensuring robust financial management, operational integrity, and compliance across the organization.

What you will be working on

Reporting to the team lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following responsibilities inthe Financial Operations and Controls team:

Responsibilities:

• Perform Accounts Payable (AP) functions, including monitoring and reconciling grant disbursements, reviewing expense reports, supplier invoices, and journal entries.
• Perform Fixed Asset functions, including assets management (additions,disposals, updates etc), reconciliation and management of fixed asset tagging and sightings.
• Support Accounts Receivable (AR) functions to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Assistin audits by compiling audit requests and review supporting documents extracted.
• Assistin data and file migration validation to ensure accuracy and integrity during system transitions.
• Act as a liaison between Finance and other divisions to follow up on and resolve outstanding items.
• Provide support to the team on ad-hoc administrative or operational duties as assigned.

What we are looking for

• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Financial Operations and Accounting.
• Proficient in executing job duties with required competencies.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Able to work independently or as a team player

Knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) and accounting principles is advantageous

Candidates are encouraged to sign up for a Careers & Skills Passport (CSP) account and include your CSP public profile in your resume. Please check out www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg for details on the CSP.

All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.