Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial & Fund Management
Support and coordinate the annual budgeting exercise, including consolidation, tracking, and reporting of utilisation trends.
Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and manpower projections to support data-driven planning and decision-making.
Monitor and optimise fund utilisation, including initiating virement, reclassification, and account adjustments where necessary.
Develop and standardise internal budgeting and reporting processes to enhance governance and audit readiness.
2. Procurement, Claims & Travel Administration
Oversee procurement and claims processing to ensure compliance with policies and approved budgets.
Monitor open POs and financial commitments to minimise outstanding items and improve budget control.
Manage business travel requests and claims, ensuring spending aligns with approved projections.
3. Manpower Recruitment & Administration
Coordinate recruitment, renewal, and remuneration of contract staff and Associates (local and overseas).
Oversee onboarding logistics and continuously improve onboarding processes and documentation.
Assess manpower needs and optimise allocation across teams to ensure operational continuity.
4. Stakeholder & Operational Coordination
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and corporate finance/procurement units on budgeting and compliance matters.
Provide financial advisory support to ensure prudent spending and adherence to governance standards.
Support leadership through effective calendar management, scheduling coordination, and operational alignment.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in a relevant discipline such as Finance, Accounting, Human Resource, Business Management.
Minimum of 5 - 7 years’ experience with exposure to a wide range of finance/accounting responsibilities preferably in higher education (or a comparably complex organisation), involving a range of senior stakeholders.
Sound financial acumen, including budget planning, stewardship, and optimisation of resources.
Solid understanding of accounting principles and internal control frameworks.
Proficiency in finance ERP and procurement software such as SAP, ariba, Oracle.
Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly MS Excel.
Demonstrated strength in business partnering and excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills (verbal and written), with the ability to influence and partner senior internal and external stakeholders.
Strong time and project managements skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and tight timelines.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTU