Assistant Head/Payroll (Finance Department) [NIE]

Job description

ABOUT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION (NIE) The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, is Singapore’s national teacher education institute and we are proud to be an integral part of the nation’s education service. We play a key role in the preparation of teachers and in the provision of teacher professional and school leadership development programmes. We are committed to our vision of being An Institute of Distinction: Leading the Future of Education and our mission to Inspire Learning, Transform Teaching and Advance Research . Read more about NIE here . NIE invites suitable applications for the position of Assistant Head/Payroll with the Finance Department. Responsibilities Reporting to Head/Finance, you will be responsible for the following functions: Administer Payroll and related statutory requirements (e.g. CPF Act, Employment Act, Income Tax Act). Monitor manpower budget and forecast manpower expenditure. Administer operating budget. Oversee Overseas Travel claims. Oversee self-financing and conference fund accounting matters. Administer NIE Insurance Policies. Requirements A University degree in Accountancy or a related field. At least 5 years of accounting and managerial experience. A member of the ISCA (The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants). Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and writing skills. Strong conceptualization and analytical skills. Highly Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications. Self-motivated, able to work independently and as a team player. Knowledge of SAP S/4Hana would be an advantage. Closing Date The closing date of the advertisement is 23 July 2026 . We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Other Information NIE staff can take chartered buses at their own expense from or near their homes to NIE campus. This is subject to the availability of seats. Hiring Institution: NIE