Accounts Assistant (Student Finance)

ACCA Careers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore's Office of Finance is seeking an Executive & Administrative professional for Student Finance, located at Kent Ridge Campus. You will support refunds, billing, GIRO deductions, and student inquiries to ensure smooth financial operations.

Requirements include a diploma in accounting or GCE A-Level, at least 3 years in student finance, and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and SAP Financials. The role is a two-year term contract open to Singaporeans and PRs.

Qualifications

• Recognized diploma in accounts or GCE A-Level.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in student finance.
• Proficient in Excel and Power BI; working knowledge of SAP Financials.
• Strong analytical, communication skills and independence.

Responsibilities

• Support refunds processing for short course learners and external billing.
• Handle GIRO deductions and scholarship/student loan signing processing.
• Answer student enquiries via phone, walk-ins and online tickets.
• Process student fee billing to external organisations and monitor payments.
• Update FA calculations and maintain related records in EduRec.
• Conduct monthly GL reconciliation for external organisations and scholarships.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent working

Education

Diploma in accounting

GCE A-Level

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SAP Financials

Job description

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.

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!

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.

This position is offered on a two-year term contract.

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