Senior Manager/Assistant Director, Grant Process #grant #claims #finance

EMPLOYMENT AND EMPLOYABILITY INSTITUTE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institute in Singapore is seeking a subject matter expert for grants to oversee grant administration and ensure compliance. The role involves managing a team, engaging stakeholders, and implementing effective SOPs. The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of experience in grants management and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This position is based in Jurong East, and designation and salary will be commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years in grants management/administration or experience in conducting audit, evaluation and/or claims related work.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and systems thinking abilities required.
• Good communication skills (written, spoken and presentation) and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to oversee the administration of grant processing matters.
• Engage and influence stakeholders on policies and procedures.
• Responsible for effective and efficient SOPs.
• Provide consultation to team members in executing policies.
• Track, analyze and report processing data to Team Lead and senior management.
• Handle administrative duties and undertake ad-hoc assignments.

Skills

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Team player

Education

Qualifications in Business Administration/Management, Accounting, Data Science or relevant disciplines

Job description

In this role, you will be the subject matter expert for grants and ensure compliance and accountability in grant administration. You will need to build a good rapport with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives and deliver good client experience. A suitable candidate may deputize the Team Lead.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage a team to oversee the day-to-day administration of grant processing matters, including the review and approval of applications and claims.
• Engage, influence, and communicate with stakeholders on policies and procedures to ensure good governance and consistency in grant administration activities.
• Responsible for effective and efficient SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), be actively involved in the implementation and undertake improvements or updates to the SOPs.
• Provide consultation and advice to team members in executing policies, system processes and ensure smooth & efficient daily operations and accurate data records.
• Track, analyze and report processing data to Team Lead and senior management, including preparing monthly Ops reports, processing targets and other reports. Handle audit activities as and when required.
• Handle administrative duties, and undertake ad-hoc assignments to events/ projects assigned by management or HR.

Job Requirements

• Qualifications in Business Administration/Management, Accounting, Data Science or other relevant disciplines
• At least 8 years in grants management/administration or experience in conducting audit, evaluation and/or claims related work
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem solving, analytical and systems thinking abilities required
• Good communication skills (written, spoken and presentation) and detail-oriented
• Good team player with a strong sense of responsibility and initiative

Working Location: Jurong East, Devan Nair Institute

Designation and salary will be commensurate with experience.

We will only contact shortlisted candidates.