Senior Executive, Research Office (University) *Power BI / Automate* - #1129036

About the Role
A leading institution is seeking a resourceful and analytical Senior Executive to provide comprehensive support in procurement, fund monitoring, and financial operations. The role involves managing administrative processes, enhancing efficiency through digital tools, and ensuring compliance across financial and procurement activities.

Contract Duration: 6 months (with possible 6-month extension)
Salary Range: Up to SGD 4,500 per month

Key Responsibilities

Digitalisation & Workflow Automation

• Develop automated workflows using Power Automate.

• Build Power BI dashboards for fund tracking, procurement status and claims.

• Support digital tool adoption and train staff.

Procurement & Finance Administration

• Manage procurement processes, compliance checks and purchase requisitions.

• Support invoice processing, payment tracking and financial reporting.

• Monitor fund utilisation and liaise with finance, procurement and vendors.

Fund Monitoring & Budget Tracking

• Maintain budget tracking tools (Excel, Power Automate, BI dashboards).

• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial reports and highlight variances.

• Ensure financial compliance and audit readiness.

Business Travel & Claims

• Coordinate travel approval workflows.

• Verify and process overseas business travel claims.

• Advise faculty/staff on travel and claims policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Experience in a tertiary, research, or administrative environment preferred.

• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively.

• Experience in data analytics or administrative process digitalisation is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Power Automate (required).

• Power BI (required).

• Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Power Pivot; macros an advantage).

• Familiarity with ERP/finance/grant systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Workday, RISE) is beneficial.

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Opportunity to contribute to digital transformation and operational excellence in a leading academic environment

• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration in finance and research administration
  

Interested Applicants, please send in your resume by applying below.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

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