Support the Finance Business Partner in business partnering role and provide finance operations and management reporting, ensuring compliance with the University’s policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Finance Business Partnering

• Provide finance guidance to internal stakeholders, including day-to-day operations, to ensure adherence and compliant to the University’s policies.

• Key contact person for research finance matters.

Research Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Review journal reclass, invoices and claims prepared by grant preparer to ensure compliance to NTU and grantor’s guidelines.

• Manage accounts receivables to ensure billing and collections are done in timely manner.

• Assist with audit review and ensure adequate supporting documentation is available for review.

• Provide timely and accurate financial reports to grantor, management and principal investigators.

• Conduct decision-support analyses to make recommendations to PIs.

• Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to address and resolve any finance related issues.

• Ensure compliance with University’s financial policies and procedures.

Leadership

• Provide guidance and support to junior staff and encourage continuous learning and growth.

Process Improvement and Others

• Identify areas for continuous improvement in workflow e.g. procurement workflow and internal controls to drive operational efficiency.

• Assist in the preparation of annual budget templates.

• Perform monthly reconciliation of expenditure and year-end accruals.

• Other ad-hoc tasks.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy/Finance or equivalent.

• Knowledge in SAC, SAP, Concur and Ariba are advantageous.

• Ability to take initiative and work independently and collaboratively within and across teams.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all levels.

• Good analytical thinking and communication skills both written and verbal.

• Attention to detail and follow-up skills with a ‘hands-on’ personality.

• Good time management and multi-tasking skills.

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Hiring Institution: NTU