Executive (Grants and Ops Support)

Who We Are

The Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) is an autonomous institute of the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). Within IAL, the Innovation Centre (IC) division manages the innovation programmes and the grants for the Training and Adult Education (TAE) sector. The Centre’s mandate is to advance the proliferation and adoption of proven innovative learning solutions. IC is made up of 3 sub-divisions:

• Adoption and Acceleration (AA),
• Exploration and Development and (ED) and
• Innovation Support Services (ISS).

For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences and Institute for Adult Learning, please visit www.suss.edu.sg or www.ial.edu.sg..

What You Will Be Doing

Reporting to the Principal Manager, Innovation Support Services (ISS), this position’s responsibilities are:

• Evaluate and review budgets submitted by grant applicants to ensure adherence with grants guidelines and participate in ‘clinic’ sessions to provide budget advisory to grants applicants working on the grant budgets.
• Process disbursement of approved grants, including but not limited to, checking all supporting documents are submitted and verify their authenticity and accuracy, preparing approval emails and raising purchase requisitions to facilitate fund transfer.
• Perform procurement activities such as preparing purchase requisitions, professional fee payments and goods receipts.
• Prepare reporting documents to management by coordinating and updating consolidated data into these documents and handle submissions to stakeholders.
• Support the organising of events such as equipment setup & venue management, invitation and guest management, VIP liaison officers, food catering arrangements, etc.
• General divisional financial and administrative duties.
• Any other duties, including cross divisional projects or events, that may be assigned by the management from time to time to meet the needs of the organization and changing environment.

Job Requirements

• Minimum diploma in finance and budget management.
• At least three years of working experience, preferably in finance, administration, and operations.
• Demonstrated ability in meeting deadlines and dealing with financial figures.
• Possess good problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• The successful appointee will be based at the IAL Campus located at Lifelong Learning Institute at Paya Lebar.

What We Offer

At SUSS, we advocate the Spirit of Learning and pride ourselves as lifelong learners. You will gain access to various learning platforms and plenty of development opportunities to support your growth in a meaningful career!

Besides that, you will also get:

• Competitive Pay Package
• Hybrid Work Arrangement (Subject to Job Role)
• Medical Benefits
• Flex Benefits
• Family Care Leaves
• Volunteer Service Leaves
• Wellness & Recreation Activities
• Lifelong Learning Opportunities
• Career Development Opportunities through Internal Job Postings and Transfers