The posting
Working Days:5 Days
Working Hours:9am to 6pm
Location:Telok Ayer
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and responsible Assistant Manager, Finance & Administration to oversee daily finance operations, student fee administration, accounting reconciliations and general administrative functions within a Private Education Institution (PEI).
The successful candidate will support financial reporting, Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) administration, student refunds, EduTrust compliance and audit preparation, ensuring accurate financial records, effective internal controls and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Handle daily accounting transactions, including invoices, receipts, payments and journal entries.
- Maintain accounts receivable and payable, including student fee collections and supplier payments.
- Perform bank and ledger reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and ensure accurate financial records.
- Support month-end and year-end closing, financial reporting, budget monitoring and audit preparation.
- Maintain complete accounting records, supporting documents and approval trails.
- Manage student invoicing, fee collections, payment schedules and account reconciliations.
- Verify student fee arrangements against approved course fees and signed student contracts.
- Support Fee Protection Scheme (FPS) administration, coverage monitoring and documentation.
- Process approved student withdrawals, transfers, deferments and refunds in accordance with applicable policies and regulatory requirements.
- Investigate student fee discrepancies and ensure timely resolution or escalation.
- Coordinate procurement requests, purchase orders, vendor invoices and payments.
- Maintain administrative records, contracts, asset registers and operational documentation.
- Support office administration and coordination with internal departments and external service providers.
- Ensure proper handling and confidentiality of financial, employee and student information.
- Support compliance with applicable EduTrust Guidance Document 4 (GD4) requirements.
- Maintain accurate and audit-ready financial, student fee, FPS and refund documentation.
- Prepare financial schedules and supporting records for internal reviews, external audits and EduTrust assessments.
- Monitor internal controls, identify discrepancies and assist with corrective actions.
- Support improvements to finance processes, administrative procedures and regulatory recordkeeping.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Job Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Preferably 2–3 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting or administration.
- Hands-on experience in accounts receivable/payable, invoicing, payment processing, reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Experience in a Singapore Private Education Institution (PEI) is highly advantageous.
- Knowledge of EduTrust GD4, Fee Protection Scheme (FPS), student fee administration and refund procedures is an added advantage.
- Experience supporting EduTrust assessments, compliance reviews or financial audits is preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; familiarity with accounting software and student management systems is advantageous.
- Good understanding of internal controls, approval procedures, confidentiality and financial documentation.
- Strong numerical accuracy, attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively with students, colleagues, vendors, auditors and management.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Careerstar International Pte Ltd
EA License No: 03C3254
EA Personnel No: R23115696
EA Personnel Name: Chin Lee Wei



