Finance Operation Assistant Manager (Public Sector)

The Opportunity

• Adecco is partnering with Public Sector to look for a Finance Operation Assistant Manager.
• This role supports the Finance Operations function within the Finance Business Partner (FBP) team, ensuring financial governance, operational efficiency, and accurate reporting. You will oversee day‑to‑day finance processes to enable FBPs to focus on strategic advisory work.

The Talent

• Degree in Accountancy, ACCA, or equivalent.
• At least 3 years’ experience in finance operations, reporting, accounting, or audit.
• Experience in tech, public sector, or large matrix environments preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and stakeholder management.
• Comfortable with large datasets and tight timelines.
• Proactive, adaptable, and effective in fast‑paced environments.

Technical Skills

• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiar with Power Pivot, Power Query, Tableau, etc.
• Experience with Workday or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Basic knowledge of automation/scripting (Python, VBA, Power Automate) is a plus.

Job Description

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Update financial trackers and reporting decks.
• Perform manpower and central cost allocations.
• Conduct reasonableness checks and highlight key variances.
• Prepare/review accruals, journals, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely, accurate month‑/year‑end close.
• Resolve outstanding items and data gaps.

Finance Operations

• Act as the primary contact for finance operations queries.
• Manage PO lifecycle (amendments, re-tagging, closure, clean-up).
• Support fixed asset transfers and tagging.
• Maintain resource augmentation trackers.
• Coordinate with central finance teams to resolve issues.

Governance

• Ensure compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements.
• Maintain proper classification, tagging, and documentation.
• Identify and escalate control gaps.

Process Improvement

• Streamline and automate finance processes.
• Participate in system enhancements and UAT.
• Maintain SOPs and process documentation.
• Improve data quality and reporting accuracy.

Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Finance Business Partners, project teams, procurement, and finance stakeholders.
• Provide clear operational finance guidance.

Next Step:

• Send your updated cv at [email protected]
• Email Subject: Finance Operation Assistant Manager (Public Sector)
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Lim Jia Yi
EA License Number: 91C2918
Personnel Registration Number: R24119814