The posting
This position is responsible for payroll, Time and Attendance (T&A), accounting and administrative tasks. As the Payroll & Accounting Technician for the Embassy and Mission’s main Timekeeper, the incumbent coordinates T&A reporting for State & serviced agencies, liaises with Bangkok and Charleston Global Financial Service (GFS) Centers on pay, retirement benefits, allowances and other compensation matter for Americans and Locally Employed(LE) Staff. This position processes and files payroll and benefits-related tax returns as well as several leave related reimbursements for the Embassy with local Singaporean government for LE staff employees. The position provides accounting services to serviced account agencies. The incumbent also serves as Administrative Assistant to the Financial Management Officer and the Supervisory Financial Management Specialist.
Requirements:
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item in their application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
- At least two (2) years of responsible experience in specific local payroll involving computing and submission of monthly CPF contributions and annual Inland Revenue local employee tax submissions, including one year of office administration or related HR work is required.
- Minimum two years of full-time post-secondary study (or the equivalent hours spread across a part-time study period) at college or university, or other equivalent post-secondary education.
- Good working knowledge oral and writing in English is required.
- Good knowledge of local Employment Act regulations, CPF regulations, IR8A tax preparation.
- Competence in MS Office software programs (PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Word).
- Must be able to process forms and applications and the ability to draft cables.
- Must be able to perform the payroll liaison function for both Americans & LE staff employees.
- Must have tact and possess good written and oral communications in dealing with employees on pay & allowances entitlements, and representational claims.
Additional job details can be requested by emailing [email protected]
Please note:
- Emailed applications and resumes are no longer accepted.
- To maintain an open and fair recruitment process, the U.S. Embassy only accepts applications that are completed in full and submitted via the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) website: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/sgp/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms
- To apply for the above position: Please complete the on-line ERA form and upload any supporting documents (including educational certificates and/or transcripts related to the position requirements state above) using this site https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/sgp/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms by October29, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your interest in U.S. Embassy Singapore.



