Senior Manager, Finance and Resource Planning

Who We Are

The Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), an autonomous institute of the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), is at the forefront of building capabilities and offering continuing professional development for an effective, innovative and responsive Training and Adult Education (TAE) sector. 

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.

About The Job

The Institute for Adult Learning (IAL) invites suitably qualified and experienced Accountants to apply for the position.

Reporting to Director, Corporate Services Division and working closely and collaboratively with other Senior Managers / Managers within the Department and across divisions within the Institute, the appointee will be responsible for the following job functions, and/or other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned by the Management to meet the needs of the organization.  

What You Will Be Doing

• Assist the Director in the strategic development and resource planning for IAL, deploying appropriate and relevant financial strategies that support the institute’s corporate strategic directions and work plans.
• Plan and manage the annual and longer term operating and development expenditure budgets and all financial related matters in IAL, including securing the timely approval of IAL budgets and funding requirements to ensure operational sustainability and achievement of strategic outcomes.
• Manage and supervise accounting administrative staff or other managers the day-to-day financial operations within IAL, including revenue, invoices, cash flow, accounts receivables and payable etc., and conduct regular review to ensure an effective utilization of approved budgets at programme, divisional and overall IAL levels
• Prepare, monitor, and review, in collaboration with other divisions in IAL, the annual income, expenditure and development budgets; and to ensure financial discipline and marksmanship.
• Prepare the institute’s financial statements (balance sheet, profit & loss accounts) and other financial reports according to schedule and as required by relevant stakeholders. Support month-end and year-end closing, annual statutory audits and ensure compliance with the Statutory Board Financial Reporting Standards and relevant accounting standards and guidelines as well as coordinating with relevant divisions and stakeholders.
• Support the institute and its various divisions to prepare budget planning for various institutional ventures or initiatives, such as programmes, projects, special events and consultancy, etc.
• Analyse and monitor the trend, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and budget utilization. Predict future revenues and expenses and recommend corrective actions, if required. Report organizational finances to management and offer suggestions about resource utilization, budget preparation and control, including any relevant or changing assumptions underlying budget forecasts. 
• Manage and maintain an up-to-date register of fixed assets in IAL and ensuring an effective and efficient management and utilization of all fixed assets and resources in IAL. 
• People Management - Manage self and team performance; set annual performance goals, monitor performance and provide constructive feedback, identify staff learning and development programmes or initiatives to improve performance and organizational needs. 
• Any other duties, including cross divisional project(s) that may be assigned from time to time by the management for staff capability development as well as to meet the organizational needs. Career prospect is good for high performers

Job Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience in accounting, financial management, budgetary planning and control and management reporting, and be able to work effectively with senior management team and other colleagues on accounting and financial management related matters.
• Candidates must be able to prepare a full set of financial statements, and for consolidation with SUSS independently.  Experiences gained from an established educational or training institution with CET programme offerings or services is preferred, but not mandatory
• A good understanding of educational business operations and the roles of CET or lifelong learning initiatives in the Singapore economic environment, and with some experiences in managing government grants, subsidies will be an advantage. 
• Provide financial leadership and strategic thinking to support sustainable value-creation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to details, and deadline oriented. 
• Strong oral and written communication, and inter-personal skills and be able to work collaboratively as a team with other colleagues and stakeholders to achieve the organizational goals and objectives
• Tertiary education.  A bachelor university degree in accountancy or an equivalent professional accounting qualification, with a membership of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) is preferred
• The successful appointee will be based in IAL Campus located at Lifelong Learning Institute next to Paya Lebar MRT station

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