Finance jobs in Singapore

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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

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://nus.edu.sg/finance

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

• A part of the Finance Business Partner team handling daily finance operations for the Research Centre / Institutes within the cluster.
• Foster and maintain a regular working relationship within the Institutes, central shared services teams, and other functional partners.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Handle daily financial operations of the Research Institutes within the cluster (including inter-department billing, fixed assets and journal postings).
• Preparation of accurate and timely financial information and reports.
• Support grant claim matters for timely submission to funding agencies and ensure that adequate supporting documentation is available for audit review.
• Provide guidance to Institutes on financial matters and ensure the Institutes are in compliance with University's financial policies and procedures, and funding agencies' terms & conditions / guidelines.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of financial processes and controls, for operational efficiency.
• Review and ensure compliance with related tax filing including GST, withholding tax and taxable benefits for personal claims.
• Support the team during financial year-end closing to ensure all legitimate transactions are properly recorded, and year-end closing deadlines are met.
• Support the team in the annual fixed assets verification exercise, ensuring compliance with the verification procedures and maintaining accurate records of fixed assets.
• Support in other finance functions as and when required by the team.

• Accounting Degree/ACCA
• Preferable with 1 to 3 years of working experience
• A team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Possess maturity and work collaboratively with people at all levels
• Attention to detail and organized
• Able to work independently, or in a team, with self-awareness in meeting deadlines
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task
• Familiarity with SAP will be advantageous

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of Finance

Department : Research Finance

Employee Referral Eligible: Yes

Job requisition ID : 28815