Assistant Director/Finance Business Partner

Ministry of National Development; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Ministry of National Development as a finance business partner, where you will provide critical financial advice and support to government divisions. With opportunities for training and project involvement, this role demands strong analytical skills and the ability to drive operational efficiency in finance processes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant working experience with a preference for public sector.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, meticulous and organized.

Responsibilities

• Partner with divisions to provide finance advice and ensure compliance.
• Review submissions and collaborate on training and technology implementation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Communication

Education

Degree in Accountancy, Business, Finance or related discipline

Job description

What the role is:

You will be part of the Finance Business Partners (FBPs) team in MND Finance. The FBPs are the first point-of-contact to SB/HQ Divisions, ensuring funding decisions, policies and processes achieve optimal outcomes, and comply with the Government Instruction Manual and internal guidelines, finance operations are processed accurately and in a timely manner. You will also be involved in reviewing FBP SOPs to ensure that good practices are implemented across FBPs.

What you will be working on:

The key scope of work are the following:• To partner and provide finance advice to SB/HQ Divisions, for more upstream solutioning• Partner SB/HQ Divisions with an end-to-end view of finance processes (including budget requirements, payment and collections, fixed assets management) to drive higher finance service standards• Review SB/HQ Divisions’ submission of returns (including seeking clarifications on SB/HQ Divisions’ submissions before sending to Finance Policy for collation and submission to Central Agencies (i.e. MOF/AGD, PSD)• Collaborate and work with SB/HQ Divisions to upskill relevant officers with basic finance knowledge (including conducting customized training and briefings on finance processes)• Involve in the implement/use of technology to streamline and automate finance processes for better operational efficiency• Liaise with SB/HQ Divisions on audit matters (if any)• Undertake ad hoc projects assigned as part of staff development

What we are looking for:

• Degree holder, with preference in Accountancy, Business, Finance or related discipline• 3-5 years of relevant working experience, with preference in Public Sector experience• Strong analytical and writing skills• Positive working attitude, meticulous and organised• Good interpersonal skills and able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.• Ability to work independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple prioritiesFunctional Competencies:• Financial Reporting – Intermediate• Financial Operations and Controls – Intermediate• Value-for-Money and Resource Optimisation – Basic• Budget Planning and Administration – Intermediate• Corporate Finance – Basic• Governance and Risk Management – Intermediate• Data Analytics and Visualisation – Intermediate• Business Partnering – Intermediate

About Ministry of National Development

The Ministry of National Development (MND), the lead government agency responsible for land use planning and infrastructure development, aims to transform Singapore into an endearing home and a distinctive global city. At MND, we aspire to create a quality, vibrant and sustainable living environment for our people. We also strive to shape Singapore into a world-class city of knowledge, culture and excellence – one which keeps pace with global challenges and the rising aspirations of Singaporeans.Our Vision:An Endearing Home, A Distinctive Global CityOur Mission:Develop world-class infrastructureCreate a vibrant and sustainable living environmentBuild rooted and cohesive communities