Assistant Senior Manager (Finance Admin - Research)

• Research Administration function at Office of Finance supports stakeholders in the administration of Research grants held by the University. We provide financial advice and guidance to the Faculties/Schools, Research Institute & Centres on accounting and finance policies and reporting requirements.
• Ensure proper creation and maintenance of project accounts for reporting and compliance with grant terms and conditions.
• Oversee the administration and accounting of research funds.
• Provide support to ensure compliance with terms and conditions of grants awarded by funding agencies/grantors.
• Support system implementation activities for system upgrade to SAP S/4 Hana

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct reviews to ensure appropriate and timely follow up action is taken by faculties and departments. Areas of review include long outstanding debts, dormant accounts, balance sheet accounts and grant accounts, etc.
• Provide financial advice and support to faculties and departments.
• Provide the necessary support in the implementation of internal audit recommendations where applicable.
• Review for proper set up of WBS accounts for faculties and departments.
• Ensure budget/fund monitoring mechanism is in place for the faculties and schools.
• Partner with various central finance officers as well as faculties and departments in the implementation of relevant procedures / policies.
• Ensure timely submission of fund requisitions and grant disbursements.
• Monitor research project accounts to ensure timely closure and refunds to grantors upon project completion.
• Liaise with auditors for timely certification of fund requisitions.
• Review processes with the use of data analytics for continuous improvement
• Support SAP data migration activities and testing
• Participate in projects and assignments as may be directed from time to time.

• Possess a degree, preferably in Accountancy, Business Administration or equivalent awarded by a recognised University.
• CA/CPA, Big 4 Audit experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of SAP financial, project and fund management systems would be an advantage.
• Have good, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Be meticulous, resourceful with positive work attitude.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Mature and possess good interpersonal skills.

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: National University of Singapore

Department : Office of Finance

Employee Referral Eligible: No