Accountant – 12‑Month Contract

About the role

We are seeking an Accountant on a 12‑month contract to manage grant‑related financial activities for our projects in Singapore. You will work closely with strategy, finance and project teams to ensure accurate cost tracking, compliance and timely claim submissions.

Key responsibilities

• Track and monitor AI‑related grant expenditures across entities using designated cost centres.
• Ensure proper classification, allocation and reconciliation of grant costs.
• Set up and maintain grant cost‑tracking processes.
• Prepare and submit grant claims in line with funding requirements and timelines.
• Consolidate supporting documentation such as payroll, vendor invoices and program costs.
• Maintain documentation for audit and verification, coordinating with internal and external auditors.
• Monitor grant utilisation, prepare regular reports and flag compliance risks.
• Liaise with Group Strategy, Finance, Project Teams and funding agencies to ensure completeness of submissions.

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial reporting, project accounting or grant management.
• Experience with government grants (e.g., ESG, EDB) is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and tight timelines.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Exposure to SAP/S4 or OneStream (advantage).