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. Executive (Finance Department) [NIE] 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 3 January 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. Hiring Institution: NIE A research-intensive public university, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has 33,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Engineering, Business, Science, Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Graduate colleges. It also has a medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, established jointly with Imperial College London. NTU is also home to world-class autonomous institutes – the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, and Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering – and various leading research centres such as the Nanyang Environment Water Research Institute (NEWRI) and Energy Research Institute @ NTU (ERI@N). Ranked amongst the world’s top universities by QS, NTU has also been named the world’s top young university for the past seven years. The University’s main campus is frequently listed among the Top 15 most beautiful university campuses in the world and has 57 Green Mark-certified (equivalent to LEED-certified) buildings, of which 95% are certified Green Mark Platinum. Apart from its main campus, NTU also has a campus in Novena, Singapore’s healthcare district. Under the NTU Smart Campus vision, the University harnesses the power of digital technology and tech-enabled solutions to support better learning and living experiences, the discovery of new knowledge, and the sustainability of resources. For more information, visit www.ntu.edu.sg About NIE About RSIS About LKCMedicine About NTUItive