Manager (Costing & Reporting)

at  DSO National Laboratories

Responsibilities
DSO National Laboratories (DSO) is Singapore’s largest defence research and development (R&D) organisation, with the critical mission to develop technological solutions to sharpen the cutting edge of Singapore’s national security. At DSO, you will develop more than just a career. This is where you will make a real impact and shape the future of defence across the spectrum of air, land, sea, space and cyberspace.
The Corporate Plans and Services (CPS) Division undertakes a range of responsibilities in innovation, Strategic Planning, and Partnerships, and collaborates with R&D divisions in the areas of Finance, Estate Management, and Procurement to meet DSO’s strategic and business needs.
People are DSO’s greatest asset. You will get to realise your career aspirations and develop your own niche either as a deep technical expert or a leader in the team. With frequent career dialogues and a robust training and development framework, we will provide you with the necessary development tools for you to reach your potential. You will also be recognised and rewarded through competitive remuneration packages and scholarship opportunities.
Manager (Costing & Reporting)

In this role, you will:

• Oversee cost control systems and adherence to approved budgets, including providing advice to stakeholders and manage funds availability
• Ensure accurate budget allocation and planning with signed sales orders.
• Update financial approval in accordance to the approving authority of expenditure
• Perform monthly closing activities. This includes liaising with various stakeholders; preparing journal entries; posting and reconciliation of sub-ledgers, costs and revenue
• Prepare, analyse and provide monthly/weekly financial reports to various stakeholders, including variance analysis and providing insights to project performance
• Prepare annual project budgets by providing updated multi-year project plan cost and revenue, analyse cost data and update cost rates
• Provide and analyse data to facilitate project price negotiations
• Ensure good project management practices and compliance and to highlight anomalies
• Provide assessment of deviated project cashflow and make recommendation to ensure satisfactory payment terms based on guidelines
• Serve as a business partner to Divisions. Attend project meetings and discussions with internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare project delivery key performance indicator, highlighting delays with justifications
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and work processes within the organization; and actively work with IT team to ensure accuracy of financial data
• Liaise with internal/external auditors on financial audits
• Any other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting & Finance
• 5 to 8 years of experience in the relevant field
• Good knowledge and experience using SAP and automation tools. Proficient in Excel, Power BI, Access, SharePoint
• Analytical thinker with good communication skills
• Self-driven and proactive in seeking process improvement
• Able to work both independently as well as with a team

• Oversee cost control systems and adherence to approved budgets, including providing advice to stakeholders and manage funds availability
• Ensure accurate budget allocation and planning with signed sales orders.
• Update financial approval in accordance to the approving authority of expenditure
• Perform monthly closing activities. This includes liaising with various stakeholders; preparing journal entries; posting and reconciliation of sub-ledgers, costs and revenue
• Prepare, analyse and provide monthly/weekly financial reports to various stakeholders, including variance analysis and providing insights to project performance
• Prepare annual project budgets by providing updated multi-year project plan cost and revenue, analyse cost data and update cost rates
• Provide and analyse data to facilitate project price negotiations
• Ensure good project management practices and compliance and to highlight anomalies
• Provide assessment of deviated project cashflow and make recommendation to ensure satisfactory payment terms based on guidelines
• Serve as a business partner to Divisions. Attend project meetings and discussions with internal and external stakeholders
• Prepare project delivery key performance indicator, highlighting delays with justifications
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and work processes within the organization; and actively work with IT team to ensure accuracy of financial data
• Liaise with internal/external auditors on financial audits
• Any other duties as assigne