Senior Assistant Director, Finance

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A government research agency in Singapore seeks a Budget and Reporting Lead to manage financial planning and analysis. The successful candidate will provide strategic insights, oversee grant management, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and communication skills, along with a professional accounting qualification. This position offers opportunities to drive digital initiatives for enhanced efficiency.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification required.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review the RIE budget submission for management's approval.
• Provide timely financial updates and reports to senior management.
• Oversee grant management activities and compliance.
• Partner with stakeholders to provide financial insights.
• Drive digitalization initiatives for operational efficiency.
• Support ad-hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of data analytics

Knowledge of data visualization tools

Education

Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA or equivalent)

Job description

As the Budget and Reporting Lead at A*STAR, you will play a critical FP&A role in the financial planning and analysis functions across the organization. You will be responsible for providing strategic financial insights and reporting, overseeing grant management process and ensuring compliance to various grant rules and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Review the RIE budget submission to MTI, including the consolidated budget requests from divisions for management's approval.

Provide timely and insightful financial updates and reporting to senior management and other stakeholders.

Oversee grant management activities, including the review of fund requisition, grant audit report and operationalization of grant award to research performers.

Ensure compliance to government's rules and audit guidelines on the use of public resources through a strong corporate governance.

Active business partnership to various stakeholders in providing financial insights and advice to achieve business objectives.

Drive digitalization initiatives to achieve operational efficiency and optimize resource allocation and utilization.

Support ad-hoc projects and initiatives as needed.

Job Requirements

Preferably with a professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA or equivalent)

Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of data analytics and data visualization tools is advantageous

Able to work independently and in a team to deliver outcomes in a dynamic and fast-paced environment