Temp Assistant Manager (Controllership) – Finance Operations

• Provide day-to-day finance operational support to faculties and units, including WBS master data creation/maintenance and budget transfers
• Serve as a key point of contact to manage and resolve queries and operational issues in a timely manner
• Ensure service level agreements (SLAs) for finance operations and master data are consistently achieved
• Ensure integrity of financial records and reporting through periodic housekeeping activities (Review of dormant WBS & balance sheet reviews)
• Review and oversee financial master data governance to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies and accounting standards
• Review Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) prepared by units, assessing completeness and reasonableness, and recommend improvements
• Ensure compliance with finance policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements through operational audit
• Provide advisory support on finance policies, procedures, and transaction-related matters to ensure consistent application
• Partner with finance and operational stakeholders to strengthen governance, accountability, and compliance
• Identify recurring issues, control gaps, and process inefficiencies, and drive remediation actions
• Participate in and support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, standardisation, and control effectiveness
• Perform other duties as assigned to support team and organisational objectives

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent
• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in finance, audit or controllership functions.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards, internal controls, and governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with SAP S/4HANA Financial systems is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with experience in data analysis and reconciliation
• Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Meticulous, resourceful, and self-driven with a strong sense of accountability.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Prior experience in the education or public sector would be advantageous

Duration: Aug 2026 - Mar 2027

For faster application:

Email Soon Kiat with your resume at Soo•••••••••@cornerstoneglobalpartners.com

Or

Contact Soon Kiat at 87•• •194

Due to an anticipated high volume of applicants, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. The information provided is for recruitment purposes only.