R&D Executive Assistant

Reckitt; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in hygiene and health is looking for a professional to manage compliance and budget control within their R&D department. This role requires a diploma in a related field and at least 2 years of experience in finance or administration. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in SAP and strong analytical skills. The position offers competitive benefits and promotes an inclusive work culture.

Benefits

Parental benefits

Mental health support

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in accounting, finance, communications, or information management.
• Strong bookkeeping, accounting, and editing skills.
• Experience in budget and expense management.

Responsibilities

• Manage sensory informed consent forms and quarterly R&D tracking for audits.
• Prepare budgets and track expenses for R&D projects.
• Control procedural documents and manage compliance reporting.

Skills

R&D

Budget Management

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

SAP

Education

Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Administration

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

We are Reckitt, home to the world's best-loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose is to protect, heal, and nurture in the pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. Join our global team united by this purpose to make access to high-quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right, not a privilege.

In Research & Development, we're a team of skilled Scientists, Engineers, Medical, Clinical, and Regulatory professionals working to create a healthier world. With nine Centres of Excellence, we leverage science, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit to develop and improve our portfolio, always maintaining high standards of quality and performance.

We act responsibly and with integrity, ensuring compliance with global regulations and safety standards for our consumers. Our organization offers opportunities to learn and work across different R&D functions, gaining exposure to various disciplines, teams, and environments. Additionally, our Research and Development Academy supports your growth within the organization.

About the role

This position reports to the Product Innovation & Strategy Director and is responsible for compliance, control, budget, expense management, and administrative tasks within the R&D department.

Responsibilities

• Compliance and Controls: Facilitate and maintain sensory informed consent forms, manage quarterly R&D activities tracking for audits, maintain tracking files for manhours, activities, and spending, and ensure proper filing systems.
• Organization Movements Tracking and Recording: Manage records of organization charts, headcount, staff employment dates, and maintain R&D personnel data for audits and reporting.
• SOPs Management: Control procedural documents, initiate periodic reviews, and manage document ownership transitions.
• R&D People Training Records: Collaborate with departments to update training curricula, upload them to QualityOne VTS, and maintain feedback reports.
• SharePoint and Compliance Reports: Manage SharePoint lists, conduct annual user reviews, and ensure compliance.

• Budget and Expense Management: Prepare budgets, track expenses, manage R&D project supplies and services, and oversee contract administration.

• R&D Administration and Employee Engagement: Manage visitor arrangements, organize group trips, administer rewards and recognition programs, track membership in programs, and coordinate talent development initiatives.

Experience required

• Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Administration, or related field
• Minimum 2 years' experience in accounting, finance, communications, or information management
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Excel; knowledge of MS Office and event coordination is advantageous
• Strong bookkeeping, accounting, and editing skills, with the ability to learn control systems quickly
• Experience in budget and expense management and workplace behavior aligned with Reckitt's values

Skills for success

R&D, Product Lifecycle Management, Commercial Awareness, Business Partnership, Collaboration, Partnership Building, Ability to Challenge the Status Quo, Propose Improvements, Accountability, Adaptability, Analytical Skills, Scientific Knowledge, Chemistry.

What we offer

We prioritize inclusion, investing in wellbeing, offering parental benefits, mental health support, life insurance, and global share plans. Our pay-for-performance philosophy rewards outstanding results. We believe in hiring potential as well as experience and are committed to equal opportunity employment for all qualified applicants.