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Executive (MD6/HMK Finance)

Executive

2026-03-22

Location

Kent Ridge Campus

National University of Singapore

Type

Full-time

Start Date

19/01/2026

Required Qualifications

Accounting Degree/ACCA
1-3 years experience preferred
Good communication & interpersonal skills
Attention to detail & organized
SAP familiarity advantageous
Team player & self-starter

Research Areas

Research Institutes Finance Operations
Grant Claims & Compliance
Financial Reporting & Budgeting
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Executive (MD6/HMK Finance)

Posting Start Date: 19/01/2026

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: NUS Finance

LinkedIn: NUS Office of Finance

Job Description

  • A part of the Finance Business Partner team handling daily finance operations for the Research Centre / Institutes within the cluster.
  • Foster and maintain a regular working relationship within the Institutes, central shared services teams, and other functional partners.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Handle daily financial operations of the Research Institutes within the cluster (including inter-department billing, fixed assets and journal postings).
  • Preparation of accurate and timely financial information and reports.
  • Support grant claim matters for timely submission to funding agencies and ensure that adequate supporting documentation is available for audit review.
  • Provide guidance to Institutes on financial matters and ensure the Institutes are in compliance with University’s financial policies and procedures, and funding agencies’ terms & conditions / guidelines.
  • Contribute to the ongoing improvement of financial processes and controls, for operational efficiency.
  • Review and ensure compliance with related tax filing including GST, withholding tax and taxable benefits for personal claims.
  • Support the team during financial year-end closing to ensure all legitimate transactions are properly recorded, and year-end closing deadlines are met.
  • Support the team in the annual fixed assets verification exercise, ensuring compliance with the verification procedures and maintaining accurate records of fixed assets.
  • Support in other finance functions as and when required by the team.

Qualifications

  • Accounting Degree/ACCA
  • Preferable with 1 to 3 years of working experience
  • A team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Possess maturity and work collaboratively with people at all levels
  • Attention to detail and organized
  • Able to work independently, or in a team, with self-awareness in meeting deadlines
  • Self-starter with the ability to multi-task
  • Familiarity with SAP will be advantageous

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Office of Finance

Department: Research Finance (HMK & CLS/MD6)

Employee Referral Eligible: Yes

Job requisition ID: 31480

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for the Executive (MD6/HMK Finance) role at NUS?

Candidates need an Accounting Degree or ACCA qualification. Preference is given to those with 1 to 3 years of working experience in finance. Key soft skills include being a team player with good communication and interpersonal skills, maturity to collaborate at all levels, attention to detail, organization, ability to work independently or in teams, self-awareness for deadlines, and multi-tasking as a self-starter. Familiarity with SAP is advantageous. Prepare your application with our free resume template for higher education roles.

💼What are the main duties and responsibilities in this NUS Research Finance Executive position?

As part of the Finance Business Partner team, handle daily financial operations for Research Centres/Institutes, including inter-department billing, fixed assets, and journal postings. Prepare accurate financial reports, support grant claims to funding agencies with audit-ready documentation, guide on financial compliance with university policies and funder guidelines, improve processes, review tax filings (GST, withholding tax), assist in year-end closing, fixed assets verification, and other finance functions. Explore executive jobs in higher education finance.

⏱️Is prior experience required for this Executive Finance role at NUS Kent Ridge Campus?

1 to 3 years of working experience is preferable but not strictly mandatory. Fresh graduates with an Accounting Degree/ACCA are encouraged if they demonstrate strong skills like communication, organization, and self-motivation. SAP familiarity provides an edge in handling research finance operations. Build your profile with advice from our guide to writing a winning academic CV.

📍What is the location, start date, and application deadline for this NUS job?

The position is based at Kent Ridge Campus, National University of Singapore. Posting start date is 19/01/2026, with applications open until the expiration date of 2026-03-22. Employee referrals are eligible (Job ID: 31480). Check similar opportunities via our university jobs portal.

🚀What benefits and growth opportunities does the NUS Office of Finance offer?

Join a collaborative culture driving financial sustainability with mentorship, career development, and upskilling. Be part of finance transformation using SAP S4 Hana, AI-driven analytics, and digital solutions. Impact university growth in research and education. Learn more about attracting talent in higher education.

🔧Is SAP knowledge essential for this Research Finance Executive position?

SAP familiarity is advantageous but not mandatory. The role involves financial processes that may leverage SAP, especially in journal postings, reporting, and operations for Research Institutes. If needed, upskill through NUS opportunities. View related executive positions in higher ed.

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