Senior Executive, Financial Control

Overview:

The National University Health System (NUHS) is one of three public healthcare clusters which integrates the Academic and Regional Health Systems to deliver innovative and value-driven healthcare in Singapore.

The National University Hospital (NUH) is a tertiary hospital and major referral centre offering a comprehensive suite of specialist care for adults, women and children. 

The Finance Controllership team manages the accounting function and processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting of the hospital’s financials.  The team works closely primarily with operational teams and shared services to meet their object:

tives in activities such as statutory audits, month-end closings and cashflow management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Together with NUHS Centres of Excellence and Finance Shared Services:
  • to ensure correct and smooth monthly closing process in line with NUHS/NUH requirements.
  • address statutory reporting and audit requirements; financials meet latest IFRS updates.
• Manage respective operational finance processes such as:
  • Purchase requisition and orders.
  • Fixed asset management, e.g.:
    • Lead and execute fixed asset verification exercises, ensuring accuracy of asset registers and compliance with organisational policies and accounting standards.
    • Develop and maintain strong business partnerships with asset custodians, providing guidance on proper asset management and accountability
  • Oversee operational expenditure management, including review of payables and accruals.
• Reviewing and analyzing of reporting financial data.
• Assist in new processes and system implementation when required. 
• Ensure a strong culture of corporate governance by working closely with internal and external auditors and partnering stakeholders to close audit issues promptly.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, or a closely related field.
• Experience in healthcare sector or SAP will be an advantage.
• Be a team player and partner multi-disciplinary colleagues.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel (advanced), VBA Macros, PowerPoint and Word.