Accounts Assistant (Student Finance)

National University of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The National University of Singapore's Office of Finance invites a Diploma holder with 3+ years in student finance to join a two-year term contract at Kent Ridge Campus. You will support refunds, external organisation billing, GIRO processing, and scholarship activities.

You will handle EduRec, FA calculations, OAP refunds, and monthly general ledger reconciliations, working with SAP Financials, Excel, and Power BI, while delivering accurate financial services to students and faculties.

Qualifications

• Diploma in accounts or GCE A Level.
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in student finance related area.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel) and SAP Financials; knowledge of Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in student finance tasks including refunds, GIRO, scholarships, and billing.
• Process billing to external organisations and monitor payments.
• Handle student inquiries via phone, walk-ins, and emails in Salesforce.
• Upload GIRO files and maintain FA calculations in EduRec/OAP/L3AP.
• Conduct monthly GL reconciliations for External Organisation and Scholarships.
• Support loan signing activities and related FA processes.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

SAP Financials

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independence

Education

Diploma in accounts or GCE A Level

Job description

Company description:

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

Job description

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

Job requisition ID : 32045