Assistant Finance Manager/Finance Manager (Campus Infrastructure)
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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
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About Us
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
Job Description
Under Campus Infrastructure Financial Planning and Services (CIFPS), the incumbent will provide end-to-end finance support for the University's capital projects and development grants. This will cover business case evaluation, capital budget planning and monitoring, project set-up and governance and compliance while upholding strong internal controls.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process Capital Project Request System (CPRS) transactions and coordinate WBS creation for capital projects in line with central governance and access controls.
- Manage capital budget controls, including processing budget/fund virement requests with proper approvals and within approved budgets.
- Review and process declared savings, including coordination of returns to the appropriate funding source WBS.
- Handle ad hoc project account maintenance (e.g., fund code/fund centre changes) and ensure accurate project coding.
- Prepare MOE development grant audit certification documentation and respond to audit queries.
- Conduct periodic reviews of grant and fund balances, and dormant account reviews, including follow-ups and reporting.
- Prepare journal entries and accounting schedules for year-end closing.
- Partner the Office of the University Campus Infrastructure (UCI) to maintain and update the University's Capital Plan, including funding alignment and reporting.
- Evaluate capital proposals through business case analysis and project financial computations (e.g., NPV, ROI).
- Degree preferably in Accountancy or Business.
- 5 to 7 years of relevant experiences in finance operations
- Meticulous, numerically inclined with strong analytical, problem-solving.
- Good written and interpersonal skills. Able to communicate effectively across all levels, including with senior staff members.
- Resourceful individual who can work independently and as a team.
- Highly proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and any other analytical tools.
- Apt in learning new system/software. Proficiency in S/4HANA would be an added advantage.
The position is only open to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents.