Executive (Finance Department) [NIE]

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 suitable applicants for an Executive position in the Finance Department.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will support financial and general administrative functions, including the following:

• Administer NIE’s procurement processes, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.  

• Manage tendering and post-tender activities, including publication, evaluation, award, contract variations and extensions, tracking project timelines, and maintaining records of insurance policies and security deposits.

• Work closely with the Reporting Officer to improve finance and procurement processes, including developing and documenting procedures and workflows.

• Handle financial accounting responsibilities for Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP).

• Respond to queries from internal and external stakeholders as required.

• Provide administrative support in other finance and procurement-related functions when necessary.

Requirements

• A Polytechnic Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business or its equivalent.

• At least 2 to 3 years of relevant work experience in finance or procurement.

• Strong customer-oriented mindset. 

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong time management, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to work well in a team.

• Ability to meet deadlines and adhere to timelines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of SAP and Ariba would be an added advantage.

Closing Date

The closing date of the advertisement is 1 April 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 homes to NIE campus.  This is subject to the availability of seats.