The Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP) offers a full range of additive manufacturing services, from design and infrastructure to production and validation. With advanced technologies such as topology optimization, generative design, and bioinspired design, SC3DP creates optimized products using a variety of novel materials and printing processes, including hybrid printing, post-processing, and emerging technologies. Sustainability is a top priority for SC3DP, which offers material development and control services that combine artificial intelligence, big data, and other digital tools for process optimization, as well as non-destructive testing for AM parts. Backed by a team of experts and a state-of-the-art facility equipped with the latest equipment and technologies, SC3DP is committed to leading the way in sustainable additive manufacturing research and development.

The centre is seeking to hire a project coordinator to manage administration activities. The candidate would be responsible for providing efficient procurement, financial and administrative support, closely guided by policies and guidelines.  The project coordinator plays a key role in successful planning, execution, and completion of active projects within the Centre.  This includes monitoring the project budgets and evaluating purchase and procurement requests.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall coordination of research projects. This includes resource planning and scheduling to ensure successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and timely completion of projects.

• Preparation of data required for reporting.

• Updates and maintains database for research projects.

• Processes procurement documents, reimbursement claims, invoices etc in accordance to the University’s guidelines.

• Tracks status of all financial requests, documents, and work closely with NSS Procurement and Finance to follow up on all procurement and financial matters.

• Assists in the tracking of expenses and monitor the budget utilization of the projects.

• Assists in the coordination of audit process and preparation of audit documents.

Requirements

• Diploma in Business / Accountancy / Finance

• Knowledge in finance and project management is advantageous.

• Good written and verbal communication skills with understanding of financial numbers

• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)

• Able to maintain database and track progress of projects.

• Meticulous, organized, and diligent

• Highly adaptable, resourceful and self-motivated

• Strong work ethics to maintain confidentiality for sensitive information.

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 research grant-related financial matters for the Institute. Your responsibilities will include:

• Administer research grants and projects.
• Payment processing of vendors’ invoices to ensure purchases are in accordance with rules and regulations of funding agencies.
• Payment processing of transport and general staff claims.
• Responding timely to enquiries pertaining to research grant financial 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.
• An effective team player with a positive working attitude and is willing to learn and adapt, with problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational and communication skills, ability to prioritise, plan and multi-task and deliver assignments to adhere to timelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel pivot tables and formulas.
• Experience in SAP would be an added advantage.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 19 December 2023.

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.