Job Description

The Office of Finance (OFIN) supports the University in planning and executing sound financial management in fulfillment of the University\xe2\x80\x99s mission; implementing and maintaining a robust financial framework that supports management in effective decision-making; providing fiscal stewardship of University\xe2\x80\x99s resources; and ensuring financial governance and compliance with regulatory requirements.ResponsibilitiesEnsure efficiency in carrying out the following tasks:Maintenance of SAP project accounts, funded programs and grant accounts for new projects and changes to existing projectsLiaise and clarify with various stakeholders on account creation mattersVerification of financial information for project setup and budget virement in research systemPrepare claims and trigger invoice from research systemPrepare fund transfers journalsFollow up to clear outstanding itemsFollow up with funders on outstanding claimsPrepare Final statements of accounts (FSOA)Refund of balances (payments & journals)Closing of SAP accountsClosing of project accountsEnsure timely submission of research grant claimsPrepare grant claims in accordance with the funding agencies mandateCheck to ensure that the grant claims prepared by Schools/Centres are accurate and are in accordance with the funding agencies mandateEnsure FSOA are submitted to funding agencies within the stipulated timelinePrepare journals to allocate grants received to individual projects (Joint collaboration projects)Handle enquiries from funding agencies, Schools, researchersParticipate and/or drive ongoing and ad-hoc projects in improving processes and systems enhancements and/or formulation of policies relating to financial administration of research grantsClear grant claim queries raised by funding agencies promptlyLiaise with funding agencies, PI etc when the need arisesFollow-up with PI/Schools on non-fundable expensesSupport Senior Assistant Director/ Senior Assistant Manager in various financial and management reporting and audit issuesOther adhoc workRequirementsDiploma or Bachelor Degree or equivalent in accountancyPreferably at least 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in handling research project accounting and submission of grants claims or equivalent knowledge and experience would be advantageousProficient in Microsoft office, SAP (Ariba/Hana/Concur) and WorkdayHiring Institution: NTU

Nanyang Technological University