Cluster Lead

About Us

At NESST Singapore Limited, we are committed to building a sustainable and efficient ecosystem that drives value, innovation, and impact across our operations. As a purpose-driven organization, we seek individuals who are passionate about operational excellence and stakeholder collaboration. If you’re looking to make a meaningful difference while advancing your career, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team.

Job Responsibilities

1. Finance Operations Leadership

• Oversee the end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of payments, billing, collections, receipts, and reconciliations.
• Manage the administration, processing, and data integrity of finance transactions across multiple dormitory operations.
• Monitor cash flow, outstanding receivables, vendor payments, and ageing reports, implementing appropriate follow-up actions to improve collection efficiency and payment accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, internal controls, governance requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Provide timely and accurate resolution of operational, vendor, customer, and stakeholder queries relating to AP and AR matters.

2. Procurement Support & Governance

• Support and oversee procurement administration processes, including purchase requisitions, quotations, purchase orders, vendor onboarding, contract administration, and invoice matching.
• Partner business stakeholders to provide procurement guidance and ensure compliance with company procurement policies, approval frameworks, and governance requirements.
• Monitor procurement activities and vendor performance, identifying potential risks and recommending mitigation measures to minimise operational disruptions.
• Support contract renewals, supplier management initiatives, and procurement reporting requirements.

3. Financial Management & Business Reporting

• Monitor revenue and budget variances, operating expenditure trends, and procurement commitments to support financial planning and cost management.
• Analyse finance and procurement data to generate insights, identify trends, and recommend process improvements.
• Prepare management reports, operational dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and ageing analyses for leadership review.
• Ensure data accuracy and maintain robust documentation and audit readiness.

4. Stakeholder & Team Management

• Lead and develop a team responsible for AP, AR, and related operational finance activities.
• Work closely with Dormitory Operations, Procurement, Finance, Business Development and external stakeholders to ensure smooth service delivery.
• Act as a key liaison between operational teams and corporate functions on finance and procurement matters.
• Conduct training, knowledge sharing, and process communication to promote compliance and operational excellence.

5. Continuous Improvement

• Review and streamline finance and procurement processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and service quality.
• Implement system enhancements, automation initiatives, and digital solutions to strengthen financial controls and reporting capabilities.
• Keep abreast of changes in financial, procurement, and regulatory requirements, ensuring processes remain compliant and effective.
• Adopt the use of AI tools to improve analytics and reporting

What We Are Looking For

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in Finance Operations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Procurement, or Shared Services environments, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, AP/AR processes, procurement practices, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in budgeting, reporting, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
• Proficiency in Xero and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Meticulous, self-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Leadership capability with experience managing teams and driving service excellence.
• Prior experience in facilities management, accommodation, dormitory operations, hospitality, or high-volume service environments would be advantageous.