Total 16 Manager administration assistant job vacancies in LTA SMO(MAIN)3

NTU Shared Services (NSS) is a centralized unit within Nanyang Technological University (NTU) that provides a wide range of administrative, operational, and support services to various departments and units within the university. Its primary goal is to streamline and optimize processes, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver high-quality services to support NTU's core mission of education and research.

The Assistant Manager, Finance is responsible for :

Operational & Service Delivery

• Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the University's Shared Services Finance-Fixed Assets team, ensuring adherence to the University's accounting policies and internal controls.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all asset activities, including capitalization of assets under construction (work-in-progress), asset acquisition, disposals, transfers, and depreciation postings.
• Review asset-related journal postings, Asset Under Construction costing for settlement to final assets, schedules, reconciliations and reports prepared by the team.
• Review and approve asset disposals via the Asset Management System (AMS).
• Review Monthly/Quarterly/Year-end Financial closing reports, ensuring all reporting/schedules and adjustment entries are accurately and promptly prepared/posted.
• Liaise with Internal/external Auditors regarding audit queries.
• Supervise and coach team members, to ensure all deliverables of the team are completed accurately and on time.
• Develop team members to groom them for more complex/senior roles in the team.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures and Knowledge Articles are up-to-date and properly documented.
• Monitor and manage KPIs and SLAs to ensure they are achieved with the highest level of customer service.
• Identify automation and process streamlining opportunities and collaborate with relevant teams on system implementation, enhancement, and user acceptance testing.
• Participate in ad hoc projects based on business requirements.

Relationship Management/Customer Relations

• Cooperate and build positive relationships with peers and supervisors to ensure process efficiency and consistency.
• Communicates with customers and other employees to resolve queries/address requests and concerns.

Requirements

• Degree with at least 6-8 years of related working experience, preferably in an educational institute.
• Experience in ERP financial system (e.g., SAP Hana is preferred).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.  
• Detailed oriented, meticulous with positive attitude.
• Resourceful, self-driven, proactive, problem solver, ability to work independently.
• Good organisational and planning skills.
• A team player who works well with various stakeholders.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) Office at NTU is established under the NTU I&E initiative to drive overall synergy, coordination and interaction among the pillars along the innovation and entrepreneurship value chain at NTU. The Office seeks to accelerate the University’s efforts to translate NTU’s scientific discoveries, innovations and creative work into technological and social entrepreneurship activities that benefit industry and society.

The incumbent will perform key administrative support for the I&E office, ensuring process efficiency/effectiveness as well as smooth day-to-day operations. He/she will ensure timely and transparent financial reporting for the I&E Office, that complies with NTU financial policies and standards.

Responsibilities:

• Perform financial accounting and reporting; track usage of office budget, including monthly closing of accounts and preparation of financial reporting packages. Maintain accurate financial records and documentation that comply with NTU financial policies and standards.

• Develop and implement efficient administrative processes and procedures to ensure smooth operations of the I&E Office.

• Manage all procurement matters in the I&E Office, in accordance to university’s financial regulations and policies.

• Work with NTU internal stakeholders to collect and organise data and information from various sources for monitoring, projections and analysis; perform data analysis to support data-driven management decisions.

• Any other ad-hoc initiatives and projects undertaken by the Office.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accountancy, or a relevant discipline from a well-recognised university.

• At least 3 years of administrative and/or finance work experience.

• Hands-on experience in financial and accounting IT systems and applications.

• Knowledge of financial systems (such as SAP, Concur, Ariba) would be advantageous.

• Good knowledge of Microsoft office applications.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with various management levels.

• Adaptable and proactive, able to multi-task and work independently with minimum supervision.

• Analytical and meticulous.

As the largest college in Nanyang Technological University Singapore, the College of Engineering (CoE) which comprises six internationally known engineering schools is home to more than 13,000 students, 400 faculty and 1,400 staff. With its engineering research output ranked amongst the top 15 universities in the world, CoE is a recognised leader in innovation and technology.

Providing effective and efficient administrative and secretariat support to Dean, College of Engineering (DCoE), you will execute the full spectrum of programmes, tasks and activities, which include (but not limited to) appointment/meeting scheduling, documentation, minutes taking, report compilation and event management.

As an integral administrative member at the Dean’s office, you will also lead or be part of the taskforce in the planning, organization, and management of college-level programmes such as visit by the College Advisory Board and College Town Hall. You will also serve as a staff officer to DCoE in the management of documentation and travel arrangement, prioritization of requests, handling of sensitive information, communication management, management reporting, and facilitation of inputs and recommendations for decision-making.

Your key duties included but not limited to the following:

• Manage DCoE’s role-based email account and calendar.

• Manage DCoE’s schedule, appointments, travel arrangements and submission of various claims.

• Support research administration such as research database management and collation of information from internal and external stakeholders.

• Plan, coordinate and prioritize requests and information flow, ensuring seamless organizational communication.

• Coordinate and provide logistic support to college-related events and visits.

• Undertake any other ad-hoc initiatives and assignments undertaken by the Office.

Requirements:

• Degree qualification or equivalent, preferably with relevant working experience in a secretarial role

• Good planning, organizational and problem-solving skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Good time management skills

• Flexibility and Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

• IT savvy with good knowledge in Microsoft Office Applications

In this role, you will be a junior HR advisor who builds strong partnerships with the senior leaders and the HR Centres of Excellence (COE) teams to develop and execute the People Strategies.

Our HR Business Partnering team is structured to offer our stakeholders close support in three clusters – namely the Schools/Colleges, Administrative and Research clusters. The candidate will report to a Senior HR Business Partner. Depending on the background/ seniority of the selected candidates, he/she will be assigned to support business units of varying sizes and complexity and may have a secondary reporting line to the School Chair/ Pan-University Research Centres.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in supporting stakeholders on the full spectrum of HR functions
• Provide advice on HR policies and procedures including but not limited to the following areas - employment legislation, talent management, performance management, recruitment, manpower planning, rewards strategies and employee engagement
• Partner HR Centre of Excellence in the delivery of all HR initiatives such as manpower planning and projection, budget planning, employee engagement surveys, people development programs, change management plans, performance management etc.
• Provide advice to stakeholders on policy changes, collaborate with senior leaders and functional HR Centre of Excellence in the delivery of all HR initiatives such as manpower planning , budget planning, employee engagement surveys, people development programs, change management plans, performance management etc.
• Supports the assigned unit in HR operations such as:
  • work closely with NTU’s Shared Services team on the search for talents and appointment/re-appointment/ re-employment of staff on a timely basis
  • support onboarding and offboarding matters
  • plan and manage Promotion and Tenure and Lecturers & Practice Track Promotion Exercise

Requirements:

• Degree with at least 4-6 years of relevant working experience in the Human Resources function
• Good Knowledge of Employment Act and Labour Laws
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills with strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability according to changing needs and priorities
• Collaborative and is comfortable working in a matrix structure with multiple priorities
• Resourceful and possess strong initiative to drive changes
• Ability to work independently as well as be active team members within and across the HR team.

The School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) is seeking to hire an Assistant Manager responsible for  overseeing and assisting in the technical and administrative operations of the school. The primary goal is to facilitate and ensure seamless and secure operation of the laboratory, enabling faculty, researchers, and students to achieve their academic and research goals in an effective, efficient, and safe manner.

Responsibilities:

• Support the school faculty, research staff and students in carrying out their research activities including operating, maintaining & training of various lab equipment.
• Upgrade, optimize and troubleshoot lab equipment.
• Design and set up undergraduate teaching experiments including preparing materials, performing lab trials, conducting and supervising laboratory lessons.
• Update lab manual and experimental procedure whenever there is a need.
• Guide junior support staff and teaching assistants to ensure the constant good quality of work deliverables.
• Ensure safety standards in the lab are compliant with ISO regulations and carry out regular lab inspections.
• Ensure adequate lab consumables and manage purchasing of materials and inventory control.
• Ensure good laboratory housekeeping and safe laboratory practices.
• Propose and source suitable equipment for undergraduate and research laboratories.
• Liaise with suppliers on equipment setup, repair and maintenance.
• Carry out strategic budget proposal, tracking expenses associated with lab equipment and consumables.

Skills and qualifications:

• Degree in chemical engineering or process or technology with at least 5 years’ experience
• Experience in setting up new lab or equipment is preferred
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Experience in handling, operating and maintaining scientific & laboratory equipment such as ICP, Chemisorption and Physisorption Analyzers, Pumps, Chemical Engineering Unit Operation, SEM, TEM, Gas and Liquid Chromatography, etc.
• Conduct training for new users, guide inexperienced users in operation of laboratory equipment  
• Support the manager to perform diagnostic tests and in-house repair process in the event of equipment failure, engage vendor for periodic calibration and preventive maintenance
• Effective record keeping of lab chemicals, consumables, assets and equipment maintenance records
• Laboratory support and management, with experience in writing standard operating procedures and risk assessments
• Manage projects and lab tours

Responsibilities:

• Track and manage the Centre’s assets, funding, procurement, manpower and space resources.
• Manage the Centre’s special programmes and daily operations.
• Prepare progress reports, audit and budget statements in a timely manner
• Provide updated and organized data capture and management on centre information
• Be part of the working team to ensure that the Centre operates at maximum efficiency and complies with policies, procedures and standards.
• Provide workshop/conferences/events support and visits to the Centre
• Serve as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders
• Provide effective executive support to Centre Directors
• Continual review of work processes for improved efficiency and effectiveness in administration
• Any ad-hoc duties assigned by Centre Directors

Requirements:

• A good degree in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 3 years of relevant working experience. Applicants with working experience in a university capacity preferred.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous, adaptable and able to multi-task.
• Able to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Globally ranked among top research and technology organizations in the environment and water domain, the NEWRI ecosystem interacts across a multi- and inter- disciplinary platform of” Research – engineering – Development ‘(RED) activities in its approach to developing innovative solutions.

With leading edge technology and robust engineering, NEWRI strives to take its fundamental research from novel lab-scale innovation to industry-level translation and derisking activities- from field applications, to piloting and development at full scale in real life settings.

Through industrial and community- philanthropic projects for commercial and societal impact, NEWRI continuously strives to make a difference towards developing a circular economy for global sustainability.

Key Job Purpose

As a member of the grant admin/ management team the role is on grant management in providing support and integrated administrative and management requirements of funding awards secured through NEWRI’s cohort of faculty PIs/collaborators. This includes budgeting, expense review and budget reporting as well as developing and implementing compliance programs and working closely with different processing departments researchers and PIs including external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting grant funding management, ensure effective controls are developed and maintained to assure the integrity of the university and funding agency.

• Develop and design a relevant manpower due process application, ideas and solutions to where established policies and procedures could improve to over manpower related discrepancies and promote efficiency and effectiveness

• Supporting grant management team in financial management and budgeting methods, policies, procedures, systems, and practices to assess the financial capability of the respective project.

• Support grant management team in assessing, evaluating, managing and monitoring funding for compliance with NTU, NEWRI and funding agency regulations, policies and procedures

• Support project completion in timely manner, within budget, funding terms and due governance

• Any other ad-hoc work assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in a relevant engineering discipline

• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant working experiences to operate and manage independently in general admin and business operations

• Strong finance and/or accounting with excellent analytical and numerical skills

• Proficiency in MS office applications

• A strategic thinker with efficient problem-solving skills

• A confident and matured communicator who can effectively inter-act and support all levels of colleagues

• Always ready to accept challenges with positive attitude

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Meticulous and attention to detail, follow-up and organizational skills

• Good time management skills