Manager, Finance (AISG)
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Job Description
This is a 2-year full-time contract position at NTU's AISG focused on research grant financial management. Key responsibilities include monitoring grant compliance, ensuring adherence to financial policies, managing project financial data, preparing expense reports, and liaising with auditors. The role requires a degree in Accounting or Finance (CA/CPA/ACCA preferred), 8-10 years of finance experience with at least 5 in research grant finance, and proven ability to manage high-volume grants and support audits.
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Key Responsibilities
- Monitor all grants managed by AISG to ensure availability and grant compliance
- Ensure all financial procedures align with university policies and support year-end audit/tax filing processes
- Ensure SOPs are properly documented
- Manage research project financial data and system to ensure timely and accurate grant submission in accordance with the NTU policies and processes, grant T&C and harmonised guidelines
- Prepare periodic grant expense claim reports and management reports for Senior Management
- Coordinate with research teams for budgeting and financial reporting purposes
- Liaise with internal and external auditors on the grant certification audit & year end audit
- Mentor, guide and motivate staff
- Identify training needs and opportunities for staff
Requirements
- We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- 8–10 years of finance experience, with at least 5 years in research grant finance (university / research institute / public sector)
- Strong experience managing high‑volume research grants, including budgeting, utilisation monitoring, claims, and compliance with grant T&Cs and harmonised guidelines
- Proven ability to support grant certification audits and year‑end audits, and liaise with internal and external auditors
- Hands‑on experience with finance and research grant systems and strong financial reporting skills
- Experience supervising and mentoring staff, and working closely with researchers and senior management
- Detail‑oriented, organised, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced research environment
About This Position
Where is this position based?
The position is based at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), in SG. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.
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