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Senior Executive/Assistant Manager (Finance)

Senior Executive/Assistant Manager

2026-03-29

Location

Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore

National University of Singapore (NUS)

Type

Full-time Staff

Required Qualifications

Degree in any discipline
2-5 years finance experience
NUS finance system preferred
Strong analytical & numeric skills
Excellent communication skills
Detail-oriented
Strong organizational & time-management skills
Independent & team player
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Senior Executive/Assistant Manager (Finance)

Job Description

Job Purpose

Financial and grant management is a core operational function within the department. This role drives efficiency in financial operations and supports staff and students’ financial queries, while ensuring robust internal controls and full compliance with NUS financial and grant management policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage department-level financial and grant matters; ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance with NUS financial and grant management policies and procedures.
  • Handle payment, claims, reimbursement and billing, etc.
  • Manage speakers/external party payment, withholding tax filling
  • Manage grant disbursement and reimbursement
  • Address audit queries
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial report and statement of account for staff (e.g. budget utilization and fund balance report)
  • Perform ad hoc duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Degree in any discipline
  • 2 to 5 years working experience in finance, having experience in NUS finance system will be preferred.
  • Strong analytical and numeric skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Science

Department: Food Science & Technology

Job requisition ID: 31602

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What qualifications are required for this Senior Executive/Assistant Manager (Finance) role at NUS?

Candidates need a degree in any discipline and 2 to 5 years working experience in finance, with NUS finance system experience preferred. Key skills include strong analytical and numeric skills, excellent communication skills, being detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Explore more administration jobs or executive roles at NUS.

📋What are the main duties and responsibilities in this finance role?

Responsibilities include managing department-level financial and grant matters with adherence to internal controls and NUS policies; handling payments, claims, reimbursements, billing; speakers/external party payments and withholding tax filing; grant disbursement and reimbursement; addressing audit queries; preparing monthly, quarterly, annual financial reports; and ad hoc duties. See similar admin jobs.

💼Is experience with the NUS finance system required?

While not mandatory, experience in NUS finance system is preferred alongside 2-5 years in finance. Strong analytical, numeric, communication, and organizational skills are essential for compliance and efficiency in financial and grant management. Check career advice for finance roles.

📍Where is this position located, and what is the application deadline?

The role is at Kent Ridge Campus, NUS Department of Food Science & Technology. Application deadline is 2026-03-29. Organization: Science, Requisition ID: 31602. View university jobs in Singapore.

⚖️How does this role support compliance and financial reporting at NUS?

The position ensures robust internal controls and full compliance with NUS financial and grant management policies. Duties cover audit queries, financial reports (monthly/quarterly/annual), and grant matters. Ideal for those with finance experience. Learn more via higher ed jobs resources.

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