Assistant Head/Payroll (Finance Department) [NIE]
Core
Oversee full-spectrum payroll operations, budget monitoring, financial operations, and governance for a national teacher education institute.
Role type
Senior IC finance manager (payroll & budgeting)
Builds
Accurate payroll transactions, manpower expenditure forecasts, operating budget allocations, and financial reports
Domain
Education sector finance
Required skills
Payroll administration, budget monitoring, financial operations, regulatory compliance (CPF/Employment/Tax Acts), variance analysis, insurance administration, stakeholder liaison
Preferred skills
SAP S/4Hana
Responsibilities
Oversee and administer full-spectrum payroll operations; Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements; Monitor manpower budgets and prepare expenditure forecasts; Administer the Institute's Operating budget; Oversee processing and governance of overseas travel claims; Oversee accounting matters for self-financing programmes and conference funds; Administer insurance policies; Work with stakeholders to improve finance processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC