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Senior Manager / Manager, Fixed Assets (3 years renewable contract)

  • Full Time, onsite
  • A*STAR Agency for Science, Technology and Research
  • Buona Vista, Singapore
Salary undisclosed

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A*STAR is also a Recognised Employer Partner with CPA Australia, affirming our commitment to excellence in professional development, and to fostering the growth of our employees in the field of Finance and Accounting.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Supervise and oversee the fixed asset team to conduct asset verification exercise (AVE) and asset RFID tagging for A*STAR Research Institutes/Entities (RIs).
Co-ordinate and plan AVE and RFID tagging schedule with RI managers or directors to ensure tasks are completed in accordance with the agreed timeline.
Arrange and chair regular meetings with RI managers or directors to report the progress of AVE and tagging plans, and escalate findings and issues reported from the daily AVE and tagging duties.
Review the changes of asset details (i.e., serial no. & location) upon completion of daily AVE duties.
Compile AVE findings and prepare statistic reports for management review.
Supervise staff to compile list of unsighted assets upon completion of AVE and follow up on investigation results with RIs.
Prepare AVE reports and ensure mitigation controls are implemented by RIs to avoid reoccurrence of missing assets.
Lead team to assist in assets-related audits, handle audit queries and coordinate with custodians to perform asset sighting as required by auditors.
Review, standardize and streamline asset management policies and procedures to improve work efficiencies. Implement appropriate process controls for a robust asset management process flow on asset capitalization, asset tagging and verification, as well as asset disposals and transfers.
Engage RIs and collaborate with them so that they have a better understanding of the Fixed Asset processes.
Drive digitalization projects to automate the Fixed Asset processes, e.g., RFID tagging for Fixed Assets.
Provide management reports on Fixed Assets, address ad-hoc management queries, and perform useful and informative analysis for reporting at the half-yearly Audit Committee meetings.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Degree in Accountancy or equivalent finance and accounting qualification
At least 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a shared services environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, presentation, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
Meticulous, able to multi-task, work independently and deliver results under pressure and tight timelines
Team player with positive working attitude and a strong mindset for learning and growth
Supervisory skills and familiarity with SAP accounting and analytical tools such as Tableau and PowerBI will be advantageous
Good command of MS Office applications
The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive. A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on its prevailing recruitment policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Type of Employment : Full-Time
Minimum Experience : 3 Years
Work Location : Biopolis