Manager, Finance (CSVD.S) [Temp - 1 Year]

Skills and Workforce Development Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) in Singapore is looking for a seasoned finance professional to join the Corporate Services Division within the Finance function. You will handle AP/AR operations, fixed assets, audit support, and system migration validation while coordinating with other divisions.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience in financial operations and accounting, strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills, and the ability to work under pressure, independently or

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Able to work independently or as a team player.

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
• Assist in audits by compiling audit requests and review supporting documents extracted
• Assist in 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

Skills

Accounts payable

Fixed assets

Accounts receivable

Audit support

Data validation

Tools

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 in the Financial Operations and Controls team:

• 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
• Assist in audits by compiling audit requests and review supporting documents extracted
• Assist in 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

About Skills and Workforce Development Agency

The Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA), a statutory board under the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), drives lifelong learning and workforce development to enable Singaporeans to take charge of their careers, learn for life, access good jobs, and grow in fulfilling careers. We enable employers to build a skilled, future-ready workforce, design quality jobs, and adopt skills recognition practices. Together with our partners, we build a trusted, high-quality, industry-relevant, and innovative ecosystem that meets the evolving workforce needs of both businesses and workers. Guided by our vision of a Singapore where everyone can grow in fulfilling careers, we live our promise of Building Skills, Growing Careers by nurturing lifelong learning, strengthening employability and enabling career growth for all, including our own officers, through a continuous learning culture and a supportive, flexible, inclusive working environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and well-being. So, join us to be part of a dynamic team driving the national SkillsFuture movement and building a strong Singaporean core. Together, we create opportunities, transform lives, and shape the future of work.