Manager, Faculty Finance

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore

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About Us

Join the National University of Singapore (NUS) Finance Team - Where Innovation Meets Excellence

At NUS, the Office of Finance stands as a dynamic and strategic partner, driving financial sustainability and operational excellence. Our team plays a crucial role in overseeing financial planning, optimising resources, and enabling the University's ambition and innovation.

We are at the forefront of formulating, reviewing, and analysing the University's operating, strategic, and capital budgets. Through strong governance, robust financial processes, and cutting-edge systems, we ensure every dollar is put to its best use, fueling research, education, and transformation.

Why Join Us?

Make an Impact: Play a key role in shaping financial strategies that influence the University's growth and global standing.

Growth & Development: We believe in continuous learning, offering mentorship, career development, and upskilling opportunities.

Collaborative Culture: Join a high-performing team that values trust, innovation, and excellence.

Finance Transformation: Be part of initiatives leveraging SAP S4 Hana, AI-driven analytics, and digital finance solutions to drive efficiency and future-ready finance operations.

If you are passionate about finance, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to be part of a team that drives meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you

Join us and be a part of shaping the future of finance at NUS

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Job Description

Reporting to Faculty Finance Lead, the incumbent will act as Finance Business Partner to Faculty of Science.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following

• Monitor budget and provide financial information, forecasting and analysis to help guide stakeholders in decision making.
• Attend to stakeholders' queries and provide advice to departments on financial matters, policies and procedures.
• Review and approve financial transactions and journals.
• Ensure timely submission of fund requisitions, grant disbursements and grant billing for research projects. Monitor research projects accounts on utilisation and timely closure and refunds to grantors upon project completion. Assist in grant claims, grant audits, addressing grantor's requests for supporting documents, adjustments etc for all research projects.
• Review of dormant accounts\WBS and other GLs as and when initiated by OFN Central.
• Conduct periodic review of unreconciled item from key transactions, budget deficit, WBS fund balances under the Risk Control Matrix (RCM) framework.
• Review and improve processes to increase productivity and efficiency.
• Manage and provide guidance to direct report(s).

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Business/Accounting.
• Working experience of 5-7 years.
• Proven work experience as a Finance Officer, or in similar roles.
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of SAP S4 Hana, Power BI and RPA will be an added advantage.
• Possess strong customer and communication skills in managing stakeholders and team.
• Able to work independently, is meticulous and proactive.
• Good team player.

The position is only open to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: National University of Singapore

Department : Office of Finance

Employee Referral Eligible: Yes

Job requisition ID : 30542