Deputy Director, Finance (Management Reporting) (3 years renewable contract)
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's lead public sector R&D agency.
Through open innovation, we collaborate with our partners in both the public and private sectors to benefit the economy and society.
A*STAR's research creates economic growth and jobs for Singapore, and enhances lives by improving societal outcomes in healthcare, urban living, and sustainability.
A*STAR is recognised by many accountancy organisations: Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) for the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), a Recognised Employer Partner with CPA Australia and others.
It reaffirms our commitment to excellence in professional development, and to fostering the growth of our employees in the field of Finance and Accounting.
Supervise a team on the management reporting, data management and resource personnels for A*STAR.
Management Reporting
Provide regular (e.g. monthly, quarterly) management reports to A*STAR’s Reporting Entities
Provide any ad-hoc financial management reports and financial analysis
Maintain enterprise-wide Tableau dashboard for self-help management reporting, and ensure data integrity and minimise downtime
Conduct training for dashboard users, if required
Manage queries and feedback from dashboard users
Appoint vendor to refine and improve existing dashboards, implement new dashboards, if required
Perform assessment on reporting requirements and develop long term strategy for reporting solutions
Data Management
Create and maintain SAP master data (e.g. Profit Centre, Cost Centre, WBS, etc.) for all Reporting Entities, ensuring compliance to Standard Operating Procedures
Maintain grants database and ensure all relevant documents are stored (e.g. Letter of Awards, variation approvals)
Perform month end module closure in SAP
Maintain General Ledger account codes
Resource Personnel
Support Reporting Entities with the planning, budgeting, and monitoring of required manpower cost (EOM) for projects undertaken by the Reporting Entities
Prepare and submit Manpower portion of Fund Requisitions for the Reporting Entities’ grants, including addressing queries from grantor and grant audits
Drive policy changes relating to manpower cost allocation and enforce organisational-wide compliance
Drive process and system enhancements to improve processes surrounding manpower allocation and monitoring
Manage the central team within Finance to provide guidance and support, and ensure alignment of operating procedures and policies on the Reporting Entities across the organisation
Others
Plan the training and development opportunities for staff to expand for both their capacity and capability, strengthen the talent pipeline
Any other duties assigned as required
Job Requirements
Possess at least 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in financial planning, analysis and reporting
Strong analytical and data visualisation skills
Strong project management, communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
Experience with SAP, Tableau or other BI reporting tools
Good command of MS Office applications
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Research Services
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