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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://www.nus.edu.sg/finance

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

Job Description

About the Role: Where Finance Meets Global Impact

Are you a meticulous finance professional motivated by more than just the bottom line? Do you want your expertise to directly support world-class research and education that shapes public policy and international law in Asia and beyond?

We are seeking a dynamic and versatile Finance Manager to serve as the financial cornerstone for three renowned academic and research entities: the Centre for International Law (CIL), the East Asia Institute (EAI), and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP). It is a unique opportunity to be the strategic financial partner to leading scholars and administrators, ensuring the operational excellence and sustainability of their critical work.

You will be the central hub for all financial operations, navigating a complex and stimulating portfolio of grants, donations, and operational budgets. Your work will directly empower groundbreaking research, high-level policy dialogues, and the education of future global leaders.

Reporting to Cluster Finance Lead, the incumbent will be in-charge of the development, analysis, and distribution of management reports. This position ensures accurate and timely financial insights to drive data-informed decision-making, budgeting, and strategic planning. In addition, the incumbent would be in-charge of timely completion of grant claims/audits and to manage other financial operations.

The incumbent will be responsible for the development of the management reporting strategy and contribute to the development of the organization’s strategic goals. In addition to the strategic components, you will be leading the development, analysis, and distribution of management reports for senior leadership and department heads. This position ensures accurate and timely financial insights to drive data-informed decision-making, budgeting, and strategic planning. In addition, the incumbent would be in-charge of timely completion of grant claims/audits and to manage the financial operations at BTC.

Key Responsibilities: Be the Strategic Financial Architect

Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting:

• Financial Management & Reporting: In-charge the full spectrum of financial activities. Prepare accurate periodic management reports (eg. Quarterly financial review), annual budgets, and forecasts. Deliver clear, insightful financial reports to Directors and stakeholders, translating numbers into actionable intelligence.
• Grant & grant audit Management: Be the expert guide for a diverse portfolio of competitive research grants, government awards, and philanthropic donations. Manage the budget preparation for proposals, ensuring compliance with funder regulations, to meticulous financial reporting and audit facilitation.
• Strategic Business Partnering: Work closely with Centre Directors, Research Fellows, and Programme Managers. Provide financial advice for strategic planning, new initiatives, and resource allocation. Model scenarios to support decision-making.
• Compliance & Process Excellence: Ensure strict adherence to university policies, donor requirements, and statutory regulations. Champion robust internal controls and streamline financial processes to improve efficiency and clarity.
• Financial operations: In-charge of monthly withholding tax filing, journal raising, annual fixed assets verification, bi-monthly balance sheet accounts review, financial system access processing, WBS creation and closures etc.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience:

• A recognized degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field. Professional qualifications (CPA, CA, ACCA) are highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive finance experience
• Strong familiarity with financial reporting systems (experience with S4Hana, Jedox & PowerBI) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent command of English, with superb written and verbal communication skills

Competencies & Attributes:

• A Service-Oriented Partner: You thrive on supporting mission-driven work and enjoy being a trusted advisor to non-finance colleagues.
• High Integrity & Discretion: You handle confidential financial and personnel data with the utmost professionalism.
• Intellectual Curiosity: An interest in international law, East Asian studies, or public policy is a strong plus, as it will help you deeply understand the context of your work.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Impact: See the direct results of your work in published research, influential conferences, and the development of future policymakers.
• Intellectual Environment: Engage with a vibrant community of world-renowned scholars, practitioners, and students from around the globe.
• Professional Growth: Manage a complex, multi-faceted portfolio that will accelerate your expertise in grants management, strategic finance, and stakeholder leadership.
• Dynamic Portfolio: Enjoy variety and challenge by supporting different entities, each with its own strategic goals and activities.
• Competitive Remuneration: We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The 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 : 30988