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 the Head/Finance, you will play a key role in supporting payroll administration, budget monitoring, financial operations and related governance matters. Your responsibilities will include: Oversee and administer the full spectrum of payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of salaries, payments and related payroll transactions. Ensure compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, including the CPF Act, Employment Act, Income Tax Act and other applicable payroll-related legislation. Monitor manpower budgets, track utilisation and prepare manpower expenditure forecasts to support financial planning and management reporting. Administer the Institute’s Operating budget, including budget allocation, utilisation review and follow-up on variances or funding requirements. Oversee the processing, review and governance of overseas travel claims, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and financial guidelines. Oversee accounting matters relating to self-financing programmes and conference funds, including fund monitoring, reconciliations and financial reporting. Administer NIE’s insurance policies, including policy renewals, claims coordination and liaison with relevant stakeholders on insurance-related matters. Work closely with internal stakeholders to improve finance processes, strengthen controls and support the effective delivery of finance services. 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: 29 October 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 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

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