Manager, Finance (AISG)

Nanyang Technological University Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nanyang Technological University Singapore is seeking an experienced finance professional for a full-time role focused on managing research grants. The candidate must have 8-10 years of finance experience, including at least 5 years in research grant finance. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, budgeting, and reporting for research projects. The position offers a collaborative work environment where mentoring and support for staff are emphasized. A degree in Accounting or Finance is required, with CA/CPA/ACCA preferred.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of finance experience, with at least 5 years in research grant finance.
• Proven ability to support grant certification audits and liaise with auditors.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all grants managed by AISG for compliance.
• Prepare grant expense claim reports for Senior Management.
• Mentor, guide, and motivate staff.

Skills

Grant management

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Compliance monitoring

Staff mentoring

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

CA/CPA/ACCA preferred

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Hiring Institution: NTU