[What the role is]
The Assistant Manager is responsible to oversee and execute the student finance related processes of Pre-Employment Training (PET) programs. The processes include billing, financial schemes, financial aids and accounting. The role requires coordination with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely and compliant financial transactions and reporting. The incumbent will be providing support to the staff who is engaged in project commitments.[What you will be working on]
- Functional lead in the section and oversee, support and execute end-to-end student finance processes including billing, claims, disbursements, dunning process, reconciliation of funds from funding agencies, and monitor budget utilisation.
- Liaise with internal departments and external agencies to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
- Provide guidance and support staff on handling student finance-related enquiries from students and their next of kins.
- Prepare and analyse financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Support financial month-end and year-end closing activities, financial audits and ensure accurate record keeping.
- Identify system issues and liaise with IT system vendors on system related matters.
- Perform any other administrative tasks and ad-hoc projects as assigned.
[What we are looking for]
- Qualification in Accounting or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, or financial operations.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Communicate effectively and able to guide others in resolving finance-related queries.
- Meticulous in managing large volumes of financial data and ensuring accuracy in reporting and reconciliation.
- A committed team player w ho contributes positively to team goals.
- Manage competing priorities and work independently with minimal supervision
- Proficient in financial systems and MS Excel. Experience with Power BI and Power Automate is advantageous.
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