This role is responsible for managing and oversees the day-to-day operations of the University’s Shared Services in Student’s financial Aid disbursement.
Responsibilities
Financial Aid Disbursement
Lead a team managing student loans, CPF, Mendaki, scholarship and other financial aid disbursement and support initiatives rolled out by schools / government agencies / funding agencies etc.
Oversee Sponsorship management and billing
Monitor debts collection for student loans and sponsorship
In-charge of government agencies and funding agency claim’s submission
Liaise with banks and government agencies on the financial aid schemes
Oversees budget for financial Aid disbursement.
Ensure all the disbursement transactions are promptly and accurately accounted in financial system
Ensure efficient processes, systems and adequate governance and controls are in place
Ensure financial aid disbursement comply to the relevant policies and guidelines
Reconciliation and Reporting
Review monthly, half-yearly and annual variance reporting.
Review monthly balance sheet review reconciliations, year-end financial reporting, audit schedules etc.
Business Transformation
Assist or lead business transformation change across systems, processes, people and technology
Implement process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and improve staff productivity
Support the system enhancements
Relationship Management/Customer Relations
Cooperate and build positive relationships with peers and supervisors to ensure process efficiency and consistency.
Communicates with funding agencies and other employees to resolve queries/address requests and concerns.
Others
Assist in internal and external auditors’ queries
Assist Reporting Officer in ad-hoc tasks and/or projects assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Accountancy
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, with least 2 years of supervisory experience
Good analytical and critical thinking skills
Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
High level of independence as well as the maturity and ability to work with staff at all levels
Proficient in Microsoft office applications (eg. Excel) and IT savvy with using different systems
Knowledge on the use of IT tools/software such as Power Query, Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is an added advantage
Hiring Institution: NTU
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