Finance Manager / Asst Senior Manager (Finance Business Partner)

About the role

The National University of Singapore (NUS) Office of Finance is looking for a Finance Manager (also titled Asst Senior Manager, Finance Business Partner) to act as the financial partner for the Centre for International Law (CIL), the East Asia Institute (EAI) and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP). Reporting to the Cluster Finance Lead, the incumbent manages the financial operations of the departments at the Bukit Timah Campus, including grant claims and audits, and other Financial Planning & Analysis duties.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and manage grant claims and grant audits in line with grant terms and conditions
• Handle monthly withholding tax filing, journal posting, annual fixed assets verification, bi-monthly balance sheet reviews, financial system access processing, WBS creation and closures
• Prepare quarterly financial reviews, annual budgets, forecasts and actuals, and deliver financial reports to Directors and stakeholders
• Advise the Head of Administration and stakeholders on operations, planning, new initiatives and resource allocation, and model scenarios to support decisions
• Ensure compliance with university policies, donor requirements and statutory regulations, and strengthen internal controls

Required profile

• Recognized degree in Accountancy, Finance or a related field; CPA, CA or ACCA highly advantageous
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive finance experience
• Excellent command of English, with strong written and verbal communication
• Service-oriented approach, integrity and discretion with confidential data
• An interest in international law, East Asian studies or public policy is a strong plus
• Open only to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents

Required skills

• Familiarity with financial reporting systems such as S4HANA, Jedox and Power BI
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Mentorship, career development and upskilling opportunities
• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package commensurate with experience and qualifications