Manager, Finance (AISG)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore (AISG) is seeking a seasoned finance professional to oversee grant finances, ensure compliance with grant terms, and support annual audits. The role emphasizes budgeting, reporting, and process documentation in a fast-paced research environment.

You will lead a small team, coordinate with researchers and auditors, and mentor staff to strengthen financial controls and grant management across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CA/CPA/ACCA preferred.
• 8–10 years of finance experience, with at least 5 years in research grant finance.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all AISG grants to ensure availability and compliance.
• Align financial procedures with NTU policies and support year-end audits.
• Ensure SOPs are properly documented.
• Manage project financial data and timely grant submissions per NTU guidelines.
• Prepare periodic grant expense and management reports for Senior Management.
• Coordinate budgeting and financial reporting with research teams.
• Liaise with internal/external auditors for grant certification and year-end audits.
• Mentor and motivate staff; identify training needs.

Skills

Detail oriented

Audit liaison

Grant compliance

Financial reporting

Staff mentoring

Budgeting

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CA/CPA/ACCA preferred

Tools

Grant management systems

Finance systems

Job description

This role is deployed to AISG and is a 2-year full time contract.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Monitor all grants managed by AISG to ensure availability and grant compliance
• Ensure all financial procedures align with university policies and support year-end audit/tax filing processes
• Ensure SOPs are properly documented
• Manage research project financial data and system to ensure timely and accurate grant submission in accordance with the NTU policies and processes, grant T&C and harmonised guidelines
• Prepare periodic grant expense claim reports and management reports for Senior Management
• Coordinate with research teams for budgeting and financial reporting purposes
• Liaise with internal and external auditors on the grant certification audit & year end audit
• Mentor, guide and motivate staff
• Identify training needs and opportunities for staff

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CA/CPA/ACCA preferred
• 8–10 years of finance experience, with at least 5 years in research grant finance (university / research institute / public sector)
• Strong experience managing high‑volume research grants, including budgeting, utilisation monitoring, claims, and compliance with grant T&Cs and harmonised guidelines
• Proven ability to support grant certification audits and year‑end audits, and liaise with internal and external auditors
• Hands‑on experience with finance and research grant systems and strong financial reporting skills
• Experience supervising and mentoring staff, and working closely with researchers and senior management
• Detail‑oriented, organised, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced research environment

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU