Assistant Snr Manager/Snr Manager, Expense Management & Governance

National University Of Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

National University of Singapore (NUS) is seeking an experienced Assistant Snr Manager/Snr Manager for Expense Management & Governance at the Office of Finance, Kent Ridge Campus. You will lead the Concur Central Admin Team, ensure policy adherence, and drive process enhancements across T&E operations.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10 years in T&E management within large organizations, strong analytics, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent qualifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• SAP Concur experience and Oversight knowledge mandatory.
• PowerBI or automated workflow knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance team at CCAT, driving high-performance and collaborative culture.
• Spearhead CCAT-led projects and T&E process transformation initiatives.
• Coach and escalate to resolve complex T&E issues for seamless operations.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, perform data-driven analysis for T&E.
• Engage stakeholders and drive change management initiatives.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SAP Concur

Oversight

PowerBI

Education

Finance or Accounting degree

Tools

SAP Concur

Oversight

PowerBI

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Snr Manager/Snr Manager, Expense Management & Governance

University-Level Unit: Office of Finance

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

Employee Category: Executive & Administrative

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 strategic, operating, 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://nus.edu.sg/finance

Job De ion

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Manager to lead and optimize the Travel & Expense (T&E) Management process at NUS. The candidate will lead a team in ensuring compliance with internal policies and controls, leverage data analytics to strength controls, drive innovative process enhancements and fostering strong stakeholder partnerships.

Roles And Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead the governance team at Concur Central Admin Team (CCAT), fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and solution-oriented culture aligned with organizational objectives
• Spearhead and manage high-impact CCAT-led projects and strategic initiatives, demonstrating strong leadership in T&E process transformation and innovation
• Provide coaching, guidance, and critical escalation support to resolve complex T&E issues, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations and service excellence

Process Excellence & System Optimization

• Leverage deep expertise in SAP Concur and S/4 HANA to drive best practices, automation, and continuous improvements in T&E processes
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities for workflow streamlining, enhanced control mechanisms, and improvements in Concur user experience
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), conduct comprehensive data-driven analysis, and implement corrective actions to optimize T&E performance and compliance.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain robust T&E analytics, dashboards, and reporting capabilities to empower data-driven decision-making for various stakeholders.

Stakeholder & Senior Management Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership team on T&E and related policies and strategic enhancement initiatives.
• Lead and facilitate high-level stakeholder consultations, including Concur Review Committee discussions, to ensure alignment and consensus on major T&E process changes prior to implementation
• Drive proactive change management initiatives (e.g., roadshows, targeted communications, user forums)

Governance, Audit & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Ensure rigorous adherence to all NUS T&E related policies, internal audit requirements, and relevant regulatory standards to safeguard financial integrity
• Partner key external vendors, including Travel Management Companies, SAP Concur Support to deliver optimal T&E solutions
• Collaborate with across functions to ensure robust integration of T&E processes with broader financial operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent qualifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel, powerpoint), SAP Concur and Oversight. Knowledge in PowerBI or automated workflow is a plus.
• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in T&E management ideally within a large-scale, complex organizational environment; with a proven track record in risk management and process enhancements.
• Lead and develop the team through hands‑on support and fostering professional growth
• Ability to manage diverse cross‑functional stakeholders with successful outcomes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to articulate complex issues clearly
• Possess strong analytical skills and use a data driven approach to provide insights and support decision making

The position is only open to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents.