Senior Executive/Executive (Finance Department)

Nanyang Technological University; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institute of Education (NIE), Singapore, invites applications for the position of Senior Executive/Executive in the Finance Department. The appointee will support day-to-day financial operations and service delivery to internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include processing staff-related payments and invoices, computing liquidated damages for staff development schemes, and supporting donations, endowment funds, and insurance accounting.

Qualifications

• Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy, Finance or related discipline.
• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance operations.
• Organised, meticulous and comfortable working with numbers and financial records.
• Positive team player with a strong sense of responsibility and willingness to learn.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel experience; SAP is an advantage.
• Able to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process staff-related payments, invoices and related enquiries.
• Compute liquidated damages for staff development schemes and prepare MOE funding claims.
• Support accounting matters for donations, endowment funds, insurance and assigned fund accounts.
• Review and improve finance processes with the Reporting Officer.
• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Head of Finance.
• Perform other finance and administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Organised

Meticulous

Team player

Willingness to learn

Strong numerical ability

Education

Polytechnic Diploma in Accountancy/Finance or related discipline

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

ABOUT THENATIONAL 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 applications for the position of Senior Executive/Executive in the Finance Department. The appointee will support day-to-day financial operations and service delivery to internal and external stakeholders.

Roles & Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Process staff-related payments, invoices and related enquiries.
• Compute liquidated damages for staff development schemes and prepare MOE funding claims.
• Support accounting matters for donations, endowment funds, insurance and assigned fund accounts.
• Review and improve finance processes with the Reporting Officer.
• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Head of Finance.
• Perform other finance and administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Polytechnic Diploma, preferably in Accountancy, Finance or a related discipline.
• Preferably2 to 3 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance operations.
• Organised, meticulous, and comfortable working with numbers and financial records.
• Positive team player with a strong sense of responsibility and willingness to learn.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel SAP experience is an advantage.
• Able to manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 19 November 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 home to the NIE campus. This is subject to the availability of seats.