Assistant Head/Payroll (Finance Department) [NIE]

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Education (NIE) in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Head/Payroll to lead payroll operations within the Finance Department, ensuring compliance with CPF Act, Employment Act and Income Tax Act, and to monitor manpower budgets and forecast expenditure.

The role requires a university degree in Accountancy or related field, at least 5 years of accounting and managerial experience, ISCA membership, and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

ISCA member

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong writing skills

Analytical skills

Independent worker

Self-motivated

Education

University degree in Accountancy or related field

Tools

SAP S/4Hana

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Head/Payroll – Finance Department

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 23 July 2026.