Senior 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 Policies 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.
Senior Manager (Costing & Reporting)

In this role, you will:

• Monitor financials of projects as well as ensuring compliance of project accounting to the financial reporting standards
• Review and track projects’ health status and escalate any potential risk on onerous and loss-making projects and follow up on timely actions required
• Project / Facility / Manpower budgeting and planning
• Review and provide analysis for actual resource utilisation to management
• Improve process of provision of information for Divisions’ pro-active financial management and resource reallocation
• Function as business partners to line divisions, offering sound advice on financial planning and operational issues
• Conduct trainings to Project Leads on project governance
• Identify areas to enhance workflow and processes through automations and other digitisation initiatives
• Oversee accounts receivables
• Review billing terms to optimise cashflow position
• Ad hoc tasks as assigned

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting & Finance
• At least 10 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

• Monitor financials of projects as well as ensuring compliance of project accounting to the financial reporting standards
• Review and track projects’ health status and escalate any potential risk on onerous and loss-making projects and follow up on timely actions required
• Project / Facility / Manpower budgeting and planning
• Review and provide analysis for actual resource utilisation to management
• Improve process of provision of information for Divisions’ pro-active financial management and resource reallocation
• Function as business partners to line divisions, offering sound advice on financial planning and operational issues
• Conduct trainings to Project Leads on project governance
• Identify areas to enhance workflow and processes through automations and other digitisation initiatives
• Oversee accounts receivables
• Review billing terms to optimise cashflow position
• Ad hoc tasks as assigne