Our client, a leading education institute, is searching for a Senior Executive, Research Finance to join their team.

This role is a constructive step forward for anyone looking for excitement and challenges at work.

The ideal candidate will need to have the following qualities and experience: 

• Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent with at least 2 years of relevant experience or Diploma in Accounting with at least 4-5 years of relevant experience in handling Research/ Project grants
• Experience in the Education industry, handling Research grants, will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of Oracle ERP system will be an added advantage
• Must be an independent and resourceful person as well as an excellent team player with good interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Able to cope with dynamic situations, multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
• Hands on and meticulous, with an eye for details
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office - Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint

 

The responsibilities of this role encompasses:

• Maintain and create research projects in the Research Financial System
• Manage the research project budget and highlight issues and ensure timely resolution
• Check research payments and ensure compliance to terms and conditions stipulated by funding agencies as well as compliance to University’s policies and procedures
• Timely preparation of documents and reports for audit certification on research claims to funding agencies
• Timely preparation and submission of grants requisitions and other reports to the funding agencies
• Timely closing of monthly/yearly Research financial system for your projects
• Timely preparation of monthly reconciliation schedules and resolution of reconciling items
• Handle the annual audit of research projects in accordance to the terms and conditions stipulated by funding agencies
• Timely preparation of budget utilisation report to stakeholders for decision making
• Assist in Research financial system enhancements/refinements including User Acceptance Testing
• Any other duties as assigned

An exciting career awaits the right candidate! Click "Quick Apply" to register your interest now.

All applicants' CV will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.