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Singapore Polytechnic

Singapore Polytechnic

Senior Executive - Department of Finance

Fixed Terms
Closing on 12 May 2026

What the role is

Most Positive Workplace Collaboration Award - Singapore International Chamber of Commerce Awards 2025

Ranked #19 for The Straits Times Singapore's Best Employers 2024 & 2025

The appointee will support the Finance team in delivering core accounting and finance operations, including budgeting support, financial reporting, and year-end closing. The role will also partner Schools and Departments to provide timely financial information and support to management.

What you will be working on

Responsibilities:-

  • Manage operational functions relating to Research & Development (R&D) projects, Trust Fund project, insurance and audit certification portfolios which includes timely processing of invoices/receipts relating to the portfolios
  • Prepare and submit reports such as bank reconciliation statement, R&D projects and Trust Fund project reports, and fund requisition statements
  • Prepare and submit statistical returns required by project grantors and government agencies
  • Support the management and coordination of the annual organisational budget cycle
  • Support financial year end closing activities
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on operational, reporting and audit related matters
  • Possess analytical skills and able to problem solve work issues within their functional areas independently.
  • Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance with policies, and accounting standards.
  • Undertake any other assigned duties or assignments to support smooth functioning of finance operations

    What we are looking for

    Requirements:-

    • At least 2 years of relevant experience in Finance related work
    • Relevant qualifications in Accountancy/Business or equivalent
    • Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external teams
    • Good written and oral communication skills
    • Good analytical and critical thinking abilities
    • Independent team player who is organised, confident and adaptable to changing environments
    • Ability to influence and engage effectively with various stakeholders
    • Meticulous, ability to pay keen attention to details
    • Possess strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
    • Experience with Workday system will be advantageous

    Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

    If you are shortlisted for the position(s), you should hear from us within 30 days of the closing date of the advertisement.

    About your application process

    This job is closing on 12 May 2026.

    If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Singapore Polytechnic or the wider Public Service.

    About Singapore Polytechnic

    As Singapore’s first polytechnic, Singapore Polytechnic (SP) prides ourselves in providing the best learning experience for our students in pre-employment and continuing adult education. The mission of SP is to prepare our learners to be life ready, work ready and world ready. Our vision is to be a caring community of inspired learners committed to serving with mastery.

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