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 payments and other student-related financial matters for the institute. Your responsibilities will include:

• Administering Financial Aid schemes, e.g. PSEA, CPF, Mendaki, Tuition Fee loan, Study loan, scholarships and bursaries.
• Checking that payment transactions (e.g. supplier invoices, student claims) have appropriate certification and approvals before processing payments.
• Handling the financial accounts, preparing GST, audit schedules and financial statements for NIE Student Union.
• Responding timely to enquiries pertaining to student 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.
• A team player with a positive working attitude and is willing to learn and adapt.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel pivot tables and formulas.
• Experience in SAP would be an added advantage.
• Able to adhere to timelines.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 3 January 2024.

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.

The University Advancement Office (UAO) supports NTU’s giving mission by fostering meaningful relationships and strategic partnerships with philanthropists, alumni, business community partners, corporations, foundations, and friends that result in goodwill and philanthropy towards education and research that underpin a shared sustainable future.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Executive, Information Management (IM) will work with the IM team to build and maintain an effective database management system, serving as a foundation for supporting alumni and donor engagement initiatives across NTU. Other key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring the success rate of marketing campaigns.

• Delivering accurate and meaningful data to support comprehensive analyses and research efforts.

• Assisting in the maintenance of systems and software under the purview of both UAO and the Office of Alumni Engagement.

• Providing training to system end users.

• Gathering system requirements to meet new and changing business needs.

Requirements:

Experienced working with database management systems or databases. Proficiency in Chinese is essential as the candidate is expected to review database records in Chinese. Possess good administrative and communication skills.   

Experience in using fundraising software and an advance user of Microsoft applications. Possess strong interpersonal, managerial and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal stakeholders of all levels. Technically savvy and ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.

Applicants should have at least a Diploma in Information Technology (or equivalent certification in a related domain), with a minimum of two years’ working experience in customer service, and two years of relevant and related working experience in a database-related role.

Job Responsibilities:

• Handle planning and deployment of crane operators and drivers;
• Ensure proper submission of documentation by crane operators and drivers;
• Report and monitor equipment breakdown and repair status;
• Handle office and booking Hotline;
• Handle all admin duties relating to crane deployment;
• Undertake other admin duties which includes issuance of Purchase Requisition/Purchase Order, compilation of data for monthly reporting;
• Perform ad-hoc duties as assigned.

Job Requirement:

• Minimum GCE 'N' Level;
• Good communications and interpersonal skills;
• Able to handle work pressure;
• Highly motivated and self driven;
• Good and dynamic team player.

Attractive remuneration package for experience and suitable candidates

Interested applicants, please email your detailed resume stating current and expected remuneration package, date of availability to commence work.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Singaporean and/or PR

Able to speak both English and Mandarin (to liaise with mandarin clients)

Handling full-set of accounts including AP/AR.

Prepare invoices, debit and credit notes for customers

Prepare payment and petty cash

Ensure accurate and timely monthly closing of ledger systems

Preparation of GST report/ monthly management reporting/ bank reconciliation and journal entries

Liaise with operations on accounting-related matters

Manage cash flow and treasury function

Implement/review and improve internal control

Ensure compliance with group accounting policies and SFRS/IFRS

Ensure compliance with all aspects of statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements for the group of companies in a timely manner

Liaise with banks, external auditors, tax consultants, and corporate secretarial agent

Ensure that all financial reporting obligations are met in relation to government grant claims

Any other ad-hoc finance duties assigned

Job Responsibilities:

• Handle full sets of accounts (AP, AR,GL and Assets).
• Prepare Month-end closing, band & Cash and accounts reconciliation.
• Reconcile with general ledger control figures.
• Prepare Journals, entries, closing monthly reporting.
• Responsible for filing and timely processing of accounting entries.
• Processing of payments to suppliers - local & overseas including taxes and other statutory payments.
• Prepare and submit tax return / GST return.
• Handle staff expenses claim
• Check bank balances and prepare cash position reports.
• Other ad-hoc accounting duties as and when required.
• Patent application submission and management follow up.
• Monitor Vehicle Parking Certificate for heavy vehicle
• Monitor Vehicle inspection date for Road Tax renewal
• Monitor insurance for all the company vehicles
• Other General admin duties.

Requirements:

• Knowledge in Microsoft Excel, MS Office
• Process effective organizational and follow-up skills, paying attention to detail.
• Demonstrate ability to handle work professionally, independently, and efficiently.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to interface with all levels, internally and externally, in a professional and responsive manner.
• Diploma in Accountancy or equivalent
• Candidates with relevant working experience will be added advantage

The Role

Reporting to the VP, Operational Processes & Control, the successful incumbent will support the Operational Processes & Control team in the management of Group’s policies and procedures, i.e., supporting the regular policies update activities, assisting the roll out of new/updated policies, collecting, and analyzing data for the purpose of monitoring and control. This role will also work closely with all business and corporate units in the Group to compile, analyze, and assist in implementing process improvement initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Policy & Procedures Framework.
• Assist in policy updates, implementation, and training.
• Provide project management support through assisting in the development and management of project charter, timeline, and progress tracking.
• Implement and improve processes, systems, tools, and best practices to optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work closely with a cross-section of functions such as IT and Finance on multiple projects ranging from system implementations, and process workflow reviews.
• Create process documentation/workflows, knowledge articles, and self-service guidance.
• Collect and document business requirements for process improvement efforts.
• Facilitate process workflow modeling to collaborate on process improvements, automation capabilities, and clearly defined end-to-end use cases.
• Review information and trends to ensure that the output of processes is achieving the desired results.
• Conduct maturity assessments against the process activities to highlight areas of improvement or concerns.
• Identify issues and risks.
• Bring inconsistencies and problems to the attention of management.
• Participate in problem resolution.
• Extract reports and provide a high-level analysis of data for review.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with at least 3 years’ experience in Business and Data Analysis, Operations and Project Management, process mapping, process improvement, or a related field
• Project Management, Business Analysis or Process Improvement skills such as Six Sigma, Lean or Quality Assurance experience is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Hands-on experience and knowledge in managing change initiatives that redesign, improve existing processes and gain efficiencies.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines with minimum supervision.
• Preferable international experience working with a cross section of stakeholders in different geographical locations.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Proficiency in process mapping tools, such as Visio, Lucidchart, or similar tools
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software, such as Excel Macros, Power BI, Tableau, etc.
• Strong project management skills to help coordinate project implementation.

Analytical Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data and processes.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Communication Skills:

• Ability to present and explain analysis findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner using PowerPoint slides, reports, dashboards, charts, graphs, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences across different levels of the organization.

Business Skills:

• Experience and knowledge of the real estate industry, management processes such as procurement, property management, etc., is preferred.
• Fast learner with ability to understand business objectives and requirements and aligning data analysis with this understanding.
• Knowledge of the core business processes and functions and their interrelationship.

Job Description

- Conceptualize, develop and design Sales and Marketing communications artwork and collaterals

- Materialize both still and motion artworks/marketing materials to support Sales and Marketing activities

- Plan design concepts by studying information provided by Sales and Marketing Manager

- Support sales team in sales reporting, troubleshooting and daily operations

- Assist to maintain media platforms (including website and social media) with accurate and updated graphic information

- Liaise and coordinate with external vendors for final output of all marketing collaterals

Job Requirements

· Must possess Diploma/Degree in relevant discipline

· Minimum experience of 2 years

· Proficient with InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and PremierPro

· Knowledge with Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint

· IT savvy, independent, detail oriented with excellent graphic skills

· Good communicator, interpersonal and presentation skills