Senior Accountant / Accountant, Corporate Finance

About the role

e2i is hiring a Senior Accountant / Accountant, Corporate Finance to report to the Deputy Director. You will support the day-to-day running of finance operations and the month-end and financial year-end closing activities. The position is based at the Devan Nair Institute in Jurong East.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full set of accounts, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and General Ledger, with timely and accurate review of invoices, payments, receipts, journals and month-end closing schedules.
• Coordinate and manage statutory, grant and internal audits, including audit schedules, responses to audit queries and follow-up on audit action items.
• Prepare, monitor and analyse annual budgets, financial forecasts and cashflow projections, draft budgetary papers and provide variance analysis to management.
• Review, draft and maintain finance policies, procedures and process documentation to support compliance and internal controls.
• Partner with internal departments and external stakeholders on finance matters and provide financial guidance.
• Support finance system enhancements, IT initiatives and process improvements to streamline workflows and strengthen governance.
• Coach and support team members through work review, knowledge sharing and coaching.

Required profile

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with supervisory skills, preferably in a public sector environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and attention to detail; good written communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Required skills

• Knowledge of accounting and financial reporting standards; experience with Grant Accounting is an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience with the SAP S/4 accounting system is preferred.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.