The role of the Manager / Senior Manager, Resource Personnel (RP) is to support the Research Entity (RE) / Principal Investigators (PIs) in managing the processes related to the management of core and non-core funding including budgeting, proper cost allocation and charging, making quarterly projections, making grant requisitions, liaising with the auditors of the grants, and submitting the requisite reports as required within the terms and conditions of the grants and reporting on the utilisation. In addition, the RP will support general RE administration and may be required to supervise staff.
Job Description
- Be a strategic partner, working closely with BD/PMO and Grants teams, and support the key stakeholders on management of budgets and grants to ensure progress and sustainability of the institute.
- Manage fund requisitions, audits, and reconciliations of expenses.
- Provide timely reporting, projections and tracking of budget and expenses.
- Conduct quarterly budget reviews, statistical analyses of data, trends as well as analyse budget utilization.
- Ensure internal controls and financial procedures are in compliance with A*STAR Financial Policy and Procedures (FPP).
- Prepare annual and ad-hoc budget projections.
- Train and equip Lab Admins with finance management knowledge and skills.
- Contribute to various new finance / budget / resource initiatives at the RE or at A*STAR, as needed.
- Supervise staff, if needed.
Job Requirements
- Educational background in Business Administration / Finance with at least 3 to 5 years of experience in resource or grant management, financial planning and analysis, as well as financial operations and reporting.
- Well versed in SAP GUI, Microsoft Office particularly Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Power BI is a plus.
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills.
- Resourceful and self-driven.
- Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Able to multi-task and deliver results under tight timelines.
- Able to work independently and in a team to deliver results under tight timelines.
- Willing to take on ad-hoc additional duties.
