Location:
One North
Working hours:
Monday to Friday, 9AM-6PM
Salary
: up to $3200
Contract
: 1 year - renewable / convertible based on performance & business needs
Job Description
We are looking for a
Finance Executive (Grants)
to support research activities through effective financial administration, budgeting, and grant management. This role works closely with researchers and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and smooth financial operations.
Key Responsibilities
Financial & Grant Budget Management
Prepare manpower budgets and ensure accurate use of approved cost rates
Check budget and headcount availability for project hiring requests
Verify monthly manpower allocation with project leads
Update SAP to ensure staff costs are charged correctly
Track FTE, expenditure, and utilisation against approved budgets
Review charging information and resolve any discrepancies
Allocate bonuses and related manpower costs to projects
Monitor grant utilisation and alert project teams of low balances
Fund Requisitions & Reporting
Prepare timely and accurate fund requisitions and final statements of accounts
Ensure manpower utilisation is correctly reflected in submissions
Reconcile financial accounts and explain variances or reclassifications
Review expenditure submissions and address common issues to support timely reimbursement
Audit Support
Prepare documentation required for grant audits
Respond to auditors’ queries and explain financial variances
Coordinate with auditors to resolve issues
Other Duties
Perform additional tasks to support research finance and grant operations as assigned
Requirements
Min. Diploma/ Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field
Min. 1 year of experience in finance operations/ research administration / grant management
Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong attention to detail
Experience in SAP is strongly preferred
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