Manager, Admin & Finance (Office for Research) [NIE]

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution is seeking a motivated Manager for Admin & Finance to join its Office for Research. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with institutional policies, and fostering collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to lead and motivate a team. With a commitment to process improvement and stakeholder engagement, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of education in Singapore. Join a dedicated team and make a significant impact in an innovative environment.

Benefits

Chartered Bus Services

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance, procurement, or accounting.
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations within the finance team and ensure seamless daily operations.
• Collaborate with HR on finance and HR processes and provide consultations.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Procurement Management

Accounting Principles

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Team Leadership

Education

University Degree

Tools

Excel

MS Word

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.

NIE invites suitable applications for the position of Manager (Admin & Finance), Office for Research. This is a contract post till 31 Mar 2028.

Responsibilities

• Support OfR in the oversight of operations within the OfR finance team

• Work with the team members to ensure day to day operations in all financial research support matters run seamlessly

• Collaborate with OfR HR team on end-to-end project Finance and HR processes

• Ensure compliance and governance of financial policies and procedures

• Strong understanding of financial principles and institutional financial policies

• Coordinate and facilitate fortnightly operational meetings with the team

• Serve as Delegation of Authority for project related claims, invoices, procurement and other non-project related expenditures

• Work closely with the team in resolving operational matters and serve as a key contact point with NIE Finance on operational matters

• Provide consultations with Principal Investigators on administrative and financial issues

• Provide inputs on budget estimates, cashflow projections and variance reporting to funder

• Assist with compilation of data on 5th tranche funding for financial reporting purposes

• Serve as coverage in providing consultation and funds availability checks on 5th tranche funding

• Liaise with different stakeholders and build strong relationships with NIE Finance and MOE

• Lead efforts in process improvements within the team and across the different administrative units

• Review budgetary sections of OfR policy papers that seek funding

• Ensure that all financial information is updated in grants financial institutional guidelines

• Ensure all project related financial information and articles on NTU ServiceNow are kept updated

• Ensure SOPs are kept updated

• Other duties and administrative functions including secretariat support for meetings or taskforces as assigned by the people manager

Requirements

• A University Degree

• At least 5+ years of financial/procurement/accounting experience required

• Meticulous with good analytical skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing and organization skills

• A strong team leader who is highly motivated and also able to collaborate within and across teams

• Able to problem-solve and work within tight deadlines

• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential information

• Proficient in Excel and MS Word

Application

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 the NIE campus. This is subject to availability of seats.