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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/

Job Description

Reporting to Finance Manager, the incumbent is responsbile for ensuring the smooth operation of the Accounts Payable (AP) Helpdesk by efficiently managing queries and resolving invoice and payment-related issues. In addition, the role involves leveraging data analytics to analyse and interpret complex datasets to uncover trends, identify risks, and highlight opportunities that support process enhancements and ensure compliance.ensure seamless operation and support of the AP Helpdesk by effectively addressing queries and resolving invoice issues.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Handling queries from departments, staff, students, and external parties received via NUService Hub or the AP Helpdesk Hotline
• Provide guidance and resolution support to vendors and internal stakeholders on Ariba invoice matters
• Monitor the AP central mailbox and ensure that emails not automatically captured by the system are promptly forwarded to the NUService Hub for action
• Perform vendor audit confirmations to ensure compliance with internal control requirements
• Conduct Direct Debit Authorization (DDA) reconciliations in a timely and accurate manne
• Carry out post-processing checks to identify and flag potential duplicate invoice entries using advanced analytical techniques
• Analyse Non-PO (NPO) invoice transactions for non-compliance against Central Procurement Office (CPO) exemption listing
• Investigate invoice data to detect potential split purchases aimed at bypassing approval thresholds
• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations using business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Excel to support decision-making and present analytical insights to stakeholder
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for finance system upgrades or migrations to validate functionality and ensure smooth transition
• Undertake additional duties as assigned to support departmental goals and initiative

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or a related field
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in accounts payable or finance operations, preferably in a shared service or large organizational setting
• Practical experience with SAP and Ariba application is an added advantag
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power Automate, Excel VBA, Tableau or Power BI is highly desirable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eye for detai
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage internal and external stakeholders
• Proactive, organized, and able to work independently under tight deadline

This position is only open to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: [[National University of Singapore]]

Department : [[Office of Finance]]

Employee Referral Eligible: Yes

Job requisition ID : 28882