Grants Administrator| UP3400 | 1 year | Gov

Location:  One North Working hours:  Monday to Friday, 9AM-6PM Salary : up to $3450 Contract : 1 year - renewable / convertible based on performance & business needs Job Description We are looking for a  Finance Executive (Grants)  to support research activities through effective financial administration, budgeting, and grant management. This role works closely with researchers and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and smooth financial operations. Key Responsibilities Financial & Grant Budget Management Prepare manpower budgets and ensure accurate use of approved cost rates

Check budget and headcount availability for project hiring requests

Verify monthly manpower allocation with project leads

Update SAP to ensure staff costs are charged correctly

Track FTE, expenditure, and utilisation against approved budgets

Review charging information and resolve any discrepancies

Allocate bonuses and related manpower costs to projects

Monitor grant utilisation and alert project teams of low balances

Fund Requisitions & Reporting Prepare timely and accurate fund requisitions and final statements of accounts

Ensure manpower utilisation is correctly reflected in submissions

Reconcile financial accounts and explain variances or reclassifications

Review expenditure submissions and address common issues to support timely reimbursement

Audit Support Prepare documentation required for grant audits

Respond to auditors’ queries and explain financial variances

Coordinate with auditors to resolve issues

Other Duties Perform additional tasks to support research finance and grant operations as assigned

Requirements Min. Diploma/ Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field

Min. 1 year of experience in finance operations/ research administration / grant management

Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong attention to detail

Experience in SAP is strongly preferred

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