Manager / Assistant Senior Manager, Research Finance Administration

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking an experienced finance professional to join their Finance Team. The role involves providing financial advice, overseeing research funds, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, ideally have several years of experience, and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. Growth and development opportunities are offered in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Mentorship and career development

Qualifications

• 6 to 9 years of relevant working experience preferred.
• Meticulous, resourceful with a positive work attitude.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial advice and support to operating units.
• Ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions.
• Conduct reviews for timely follow-up on outstanding debts.

Skills

Financial advice and support

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of SAP systems

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy or Business Administration

Tools

SAP financial systems

Power BI

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Job description

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nus-office-of-finance/

Job Description

Reporting to Senior Manager:

1. The Research Administration function at Office of Finance supports stakeholders in the administration of Research grants held by the University. We provide financial advice and guidance to the Faculties/Schools, Research Institute & Centres on accounting and finance policies and reporting requirements.
2. Ensure proper creation and maintenance of project accounts for reporting and compliance with grant terms and conditions.
3. Oversee the administration and accounting of research funds.
4. Provide support to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of grants awarded by funding agencies/grantors.
5. Support system implementation activities and process improvement projects.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Finance Business Partnering

• Provide financial advice and support to operating units.
• Provide the necessary support in the implementation of internal audit recommendations where applicable.
• Partner with various central finance officers as well as operating units in the implementation of relevant procedures / policies.

Operational Accounting Management

• Conduct reviews to ensure appropriate and timely follow up action is taken by operating units. Areas of review include long outstanding debts, dormant accounts, balance sheet accounts and grant accounts, etc.
• Review for proper set up of Master data accounts for operating units.
• Ensure budget/fund monitoring mechanism is in place for operating units.
• Ensure timely submission of fund requisitions and grant disbursements

Projects and Operational Excellence

• Review processes with the use of data analytics for continuous improvement.
• Participate in projects and assignments as may be directed from time to time.

Qualifications

• Possess a degree, preferably in Accountancy, Business Administration or equivalent awarded by a recognised University.
• Preferably with 6 to 9 years of relevant working experience.
• Good knowledge of SAP financial, project, fund and grant management systems, Power BI and RPA would be an advantage.
• Have good, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Be meticulous, resourceful with positive work attitude.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Mature and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, working within a fast‑paced environment with tight deadlines and a sense of urgency.
• Knowledge in audit and controls procedures.