Accountant (Town Councils’ operations)

Housing and Development Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public housing authority in Singapore is seeking a meticulous individual with a background in Accountancy or a Chartered Accountant registration. As part of the team, you will monitor Town Councils’ financial performance, review financial statements, and ensure compliance with legal requirements. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of audit experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This role offers you an opportunity to shape the nation’s housing landscape.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of audit experience.
• Strong financial knowledge.
• Ability to perform under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor TCs’ financial performance and compliance.
• Review financial statements and assess government grants.
• Prepare reports and present to management.

Skills

Self-driven

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Meticulousness

Education

Background in Accountancy or Chartered Accountant registration

Job description

What the role is:

The Town Council Secretariat (TCS) assists the Ministry of National Development (MND) in overseeing and monitoring the Town Councils’ (TCs) operations, governance, and financial matters. The department formulates and reviews policies related to TCs, including TCs Act, Rules, Regulations and Orders. It also reviews and checks on TCs’ performance to ensure TCs’ compliance with financial regulations in support of TCs’ governance and operations.

What you will be working on:

You will join a team responsible for monitoring the TCs’ financial performance and ensure their compliance to the legal and regulatory requirements. You will assist MND to review the financial statements prepared by TCs, assess TCs’ claims for government grants, attend to financial matters relating to TCs, manage systems development projects and formulate work processes. You will also be required to prepare reports, present to management and coordinate with relevant agencies for data collection.

What we are looking for:

You should have background in Accountancy or be registered as a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, and preferably with at least 3 years of audit experience. You should be a self-driven individual who is meticulous, with strong financial knowledge and problem-solving skills and the ability to perform under pressure and possess strong analytical and communication skills. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted for the position within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About Housing and Development Board

We are Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We take pride in creating homes and towns that form a quality living environment for the young and old. Throughout the years, our continuous innovation and upgrading programmes have ensured that the heartland remain our cherished home. Join us in making a difference to the heartlands and communities that matter to us. Take on the challenge of shaping the nation’s skyline and landscape. With the wide range of opportunities available in HDB, you play an integral part in redefining the future of public housing and improving the lives of Singaporeans.