Assistant Manager

Roles & Responsibilities

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Job Description

The AquaPolis Programme Office (APO) is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Manager to join our Research Management Team , supporting project finance, procurement, and grant operations for Singapore's tropical marine aquaculture R&D programme. This role is ideal for candidates with strong administrative and financial skills who wish to contribute to high-impact national R&D initiatives in food and aquaculture innovation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Finance & Procurement Administration

• Manage financial tracking and reconciliation for multiple research grants.
• Process institutional claims, reimbursements, and vendor payments in accordance with funding and university policies.
• Support procurement activities, including vendor sourcing, quotation evaluation, and contract administration.
• Liaise with NUS finance and procurement offices to ensure compliance and documentation accuracy.
• Maintain up-to-date financial records and assist with forecasting, audits, and fund utilisation reports.

2. Grant Operations & Reporting

3. Coordination & Ecosystem Support

Qualifications

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Tracking

Aqua

Detail Oriented

Aquaculture

Procurement

Finance

Sourcing

Quotations

Research

Management