[What the role is]
The ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute is a leading research centre dedicated to the study of socio-political, security and economic trends and developments in Southeast Asia and its wider geostrategic and economic development. Applications are invited for:[What you will be working on]
Job Responsibilities:
Financial operations and reporting
Maintain general ledger and prepare general ledger journals
Prepare periodic management/financial reports and financial statements to management, AGD and other government agencies, as applicable
Payroll
Oversee monthly and ad-hoc payroll processing of the permanent and contract staff of the Institute
Oversee the processing of half-year and year-end bonuses, and performance bonuses
Ensure changes to payroll details, such as promotions, merit increments, salary adjustments and other terms of service, are correctly reflected in the payroll system
Oversee the monthly submission of CPF returns
Liaise with Vital to ensure processing is completed within the stated timelines
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
Oversee the operation of the ERM framework in the Institute
Collate and report to senior management on the action plans by the risk owners
Internal and External Audit
Act as the liaison between the Institute and our internal and external auditors
Oversee the preparations of audit schedules and the draft financial statements of the Institute
Disseminate the auditors’ queries to the relevant units and departments and collate the responses for clearance before responding to the auditors
Collate management responses from units and departments in response to audit observations and clear the management responses with senior management
GST and other tax compliance
Oversee the tax transactions relating to GST and submission of quarterly returns to IRAS
Oversee submission of IR21 returns for non-citizen staff leaving the Institute for tax clearance.
Oversee annual submission of staff employment income information under AIS to IRAS
Staff Claims
Oversee the processing of staff claims to ensure compliance, especially overseas travel claims
Others
Any other duties and ad-hoc projects as may be assigned
[What we are looking for]
Requirements:
Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience, preferably in the public sector.
Experience with public sector financial systems will be advantageous
A team player who is meticulous, open-minded, collaborative, and independent
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Opportunities for further renewal/emplacement to permanent establishment will be considered, subject to performance.
Remuneration and benefits depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience.