Clerical Officer

MINDS has been caring for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (PWIDs) and their families since 1962.

Grounded in the belief that all PWIDs have innate abilities and talents, MINDS is committed to empowering them and enhancing their quality of life, while advocating for greater inclusivity for PWIDs as a nation.

MINDS is today one of the largest charities in Singapore employing more than 850 staff. With the key focus to expand community-based services, improving the employability of PWIDS, strengthening education, and engendering inclusive community living, MINDS offers a holistic range of services and programmes across the PWIDs’ lifespan.

These include schools, employment and training development centres, home-based care services and community-based services to cater to the physical, psychological, environmental and social needs of PWIDs. For more information, please visit www.minds.org.sg.

Job Description

• Responsible for student admission and discharge matters (e.g., registration, updates, submissions, documentation, invoicing etc.)  
• Maintain and update staff and students’ records and files (e.g., staff numbers, student enrolment, staff & student attendance etc.)  
• Preparation and submission of staff/student documents, information, reports and records to relevant agencies (e.g., on attendance, enrolment, financial assistance regularly)  
• Collection of school fees and related banking matters  
• Assist with correspondence with parents, caregivers and/or other agencies  
• Attend to students and parents/caregivers and handle simple matters and queries  
• Assist with any other duties/tasks assigned by School Leaders or Admin Manager   
• Perform basic book-keeping and accounting duties (e.g., for petty cash, debit card, vouchers, accounts receivable/payable, fixed assets)  
• Assist with procurement matters, delivery and acceptance of goods and services  
• Process purchases, invoices and claims  
• Perform banking-related functions  
• Assist with any other duties/tasks assigned by School Leaders or Admin Manager  
• Compilation/collation of data and data entry  
• Preparation and submission of data, information and reports to internal (e.g., MINDS HQ) and external agencies (e.g., MOE, MSF, NCSS etc.)  
• Handle incoming/outgoing correspondences (e.g., distributing office mails, document despatch etc.) and dissemination of information to internal and external agencies   
• Manage, maintain and update office files, documents, records and forms  
• Perform general admin tasks and functions such as postal mailing, photocopying, scanning and laminating etc.  
• Answer phone calls and handle general enquiries  
• Assist colleagues where necessary and with other general administrative duties/tasks assigned by School Leaders or Admin Manager  
• Manage and maintain office equipment, inventories, stationery and supplies  
• Issuance of supplies, groceries, office stationery to staff and general workers and liaison with suppliers

Qualification

• GCE ‘A’ Levels or Diploma  

Other Information

• At least 3 years of general administrative experience. Candidates with basic accounting qualifications/background and experience with administrative duties in a school setting will be an advantage  
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team  
• Good interpersonal and communication skills  
• Strong organization, time management and multi-tasking skills  
• Great attention to details with a positive attitude  
  
  Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer -MINDSG LTD