Job description for Executive (Finance Department) [NIE] at National Institute Of Education
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 applicants to join the Finance Department as an Executive. This is a 3-year contract position.
Responsibilities
You will be part of the team which handles payments and other student-related financial matters for the institute. Your responsibilities will include:
Administering Financial Aid schemes, e.g. PSEA, CPF, Mendaki, Tuition Fee loan, Study loan, scholarships and bursaries.
Checking that payment transactions (e.g. supplier invoices, student claims) have appropriate certification and approvals before processing payments.
Handling the financial accounts, preparing GST, audit schedules and financial statements for NIE Student Union.
Responding timely to enquiries pertaining to student matters.
Assisting in the design, implementation and review of financial processes, policies and guidelines for continuous improvements, through streamlining and automation.
Handling ad hoc duties as assigned.
Requirements
A Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent.
2 or 3 years of working experience in accounting.
Organized and meticulous in handling numbers and data.
A team player with a positive working attitude and is willing to learn and adapt.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel pivot tables and formulas.
Experience in SAP would be an added advantage.
Able to adhere to timelines.
Closing Date
The closing date of the advertisement is 11 October 2024.
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.
Welcome to the National Institute of Education (NIE) Singapore. We are a national teacher training institute in Singapore. We are proud to be an integral part of the educational service.
The Singapore education system has been referred to as being one of the most successful educational systems in the world. This is, in part, due to the sound educational policies and research in the shaping of curriculum and management practices for schools.
More importantly, it is owing to the passion and perseverance of more than 33,000 committed and dedicated teachers in force.
We are proud to be able to call this community our colleagues and to work alongside them to improve the quality and impact our education system for the future.
Thus, NIE is committed to our vision of being an institute of distinction and our mission of creating the world-class institute renowned for its excellence in teacher education and educational research.
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