Senior Executive, Finance

Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore, is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Finance Executive. The successful candidate will oversee accounts payable operations and support various financial tasks while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. A commitment to accuracy, along with strong SAP and Excel skills, is essential for this 3-year renewable contract role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail and high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end accounts payable processes including invoice verification and payment processing.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and grant policies.
• Manage fixed asset transactions and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proactive approach

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Executive, Finance

Overview

The Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, Singapore (CRIS) brings together six national R&D, clinical translation and service programmes to advance clinical research and innovation for Singapore and establish important capabilities for a future-ready healthcare system. The Business Entities under CRIS include:

• Singapore Clinical Research Institute (SCRI)

• National Health Innovation Centre (NHIC)

• Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS)

• Precision Health Research, Singapore (PRECISE)

• Singapore Translational Cancer Consortium (STCC)

• Cardiovascular Disease National Collaborative Enterprise (CADENCE)

Together, CRIS makes a positive difference to Singapore patients and researchers by ensuring that these clinical research platforms and programmes are at the cutting edge of capability development and innovation. If you are as passionate as we are in clinical trials and research, we want you!

We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Finance Executive to join our finance team. This role is responsible for performing accounts payable operations and supporting various financial functions whilst ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end accounts payable processes, including verification of invoices/claims, processing of payments and postings in SAP

• Ensure timely and accurate payments for vendor invoices, grant reimbursement claims and staff claims

• Ensure compliance with corporate & grant policies, and documentation requirements

• Maintain comprehensive cashbook records and perform regular updates

• Prepare monthly journal entries and audit schedules

• Handle intercompany reconciliations and confirmations

• Manage fixed asset transactions such as additions, disposals, tagging and annual counts.

• Support external and internal audit exercises

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the finance function

Requirements

• Possess a Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or equivalent professional qualification

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role

• Strong working knowledge of SAP and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Understanding of accounting principles and financial processes

• Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work

Whatyouneedtoknow

Successful candidate will be offered a 3-year renewable contract. FormoreinformationaboutCRISandtheBusiness Entities, visit our websites below:

• CRIS– https://www.cris.sg

• SCRI– https://www.scri.edu.sg

• NHIC– https://www.nhic.sg

• ACTRIS–https://www.actris.sg

• PRECISE–https://www.npm.sg

• STCC – https://www.stcc.sg

• CADENCE – https://www.cris.sg/our-programmes/cadence