Accounts Assistant (Student Finance)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore is seeking an Accounts Assistant (Student Finance) to support refunds, external organisation billing, GIRO deduction, scholarship/signing processing, and student enquiries at Kent Ridge Campus.

Within the Finance Shared Services unit, you will assist with SAP Financials and related digital processes, contribute to monthly GL reconciliations, and handle scholarship and loan-related tasks for undergraduate students and sponsors.

Qualifications

• Diploma in accounts or GCE A-Level.
• At least 3 years in student finance or related area.
• Proficient in Excel, Power BI and SAP Financials.
• Analytical, good communication skills and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide refunds processing support for short course learners and signing processing for scholarships/loans.
• Handle External Organisation billing and GIRO deduction tasks.
• Answer student enquiries via phone, walk-ins or online tickets.
• Upload GIRO files and update related records in systems.
• Assist in monthly GL reconciliations for External Organisation and Scholarship.
• Assist in loan signing activities and FA calculations as needed.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Analytical ability

Communication

Independent worker

Education

Diploma in Accounts

GCE A-Level

Tools

SAP Financials

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant (Student Finance)

University-Level Unit: Office of Finance

Faculty/Department-Level Unit: Finance Shared Services (Student Finance)

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

Posting Start Date: 02/07/2026

Location_ONB: Kent Ridge Campus

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.

Website: https://www.nus.edu.sg/finance

Job Description

To provide support for short course learners refund processing, External Organisation billing, GIRO deduction, Scholarship/Skillsfuture/student loan Signing processing, Student Enquiry (phone call/walk-in, online tickets)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assisting Office of Financial Aid/Faculties Undergraduate/CPE scholarship processing received service line ticket to (i) From OAM/GRO to update EduRec FA Bolton page (ii) From OAM/GRO to run FA calculation for students who receive past term FA awards in current term and to monitor OFA interface log for uninterfaced OFA FA records
• Processes billing to external organisations for student fee sponsorship (Undergraduate/CPE students) and monitor/update of Lee Foundation/Ngee Ann Kongsi payment.
• Answer student phone calls in SalesForce or serving walk-in students/parents regarding EduRec student bill enquiries.
• Upload GIRO deduction files in Citidirect for student fee collection.
• Update Skillsfuture claims in EduRec/OAP/L3AP and process SFC return to SSG via eRFP.
• Process OAP Refund to learners (AP-paynow/Credit Card).
• Assist in loan signing activity-SAL (dropbox/chase students for documents).
• Assist in running FA cal and update FA bolt on for SAL/OSEP Loans.
• Monthly GL reconciliation for External Organisation and Scholarship.
• Any new assigned duties.

Qualifications

• Possess a recognized diploma in accounts or GCE ‘A’ Level
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in student finance related area
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications-Excel /Power BI and working knowledge of SAP Financials
• Possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, ability to work with staff at all levels and highly independent

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 : 32045