Assistant Director (Govern & Corp Fin), Finance Division

Ministry of Trade and Industry; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Trade and Industry seeks an Assistant Director to oversee governance and corporate finance operations. The ideal candidate will manage daily finance tasks, ensure compliance, and improve finance processes within the agency, contributing to Singapore’s economic growth.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in Singapore Public Service.
• Past working knowledge of Government Instruction Manuals is advantageous.
• Self-driven, responsible, and able to manage work priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily finance operations and payment processing.
• Prepare annual financial statements and ensure compliance.
• Monitor and present financial metrics to management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accountancy, Business Administration or related disciplines

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

What the role is:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an Assistant Director (Governance and Corporate Finance). In this role, you will play a pivotal role in financial and accounting functions in MTI.

What you will be working on:

• Manage and oversee MTI-HQ’s daily finance operations, including payment processing, recording deposits, handling fixed asset and journal transactions, updating vendor and financial system records.• Manage financial year-end closing activities and corporate credit card programme.• Review monthly reconciliations and post-payment checks.• Prepare and ensure timely submission of financial returns to central Government agencies.• Monitor, analyse, and present financial metrics to management.• Ensure compliance with internal controls, Government’s regulations and instruction manuals.• Strengthen stakeholder engagements through forums, EDMs and workshops and brown-bags sessions.• Work with both internal and external stakeholders on audit, policy and process-related queries.• Review and identify areas for improvement in finance processes and policies, including automation opportunities and contribute to Finance Division’s transformation efforts.• Manage and oversee Statutory Board’s finance operations including payment processing, revenue and receipt and recording accounting entries.• Perform reconciliation activities, report quarterly and half-yearly financial performance and monitor investments.• Prepare Statutory Board annual estimates.• Prepare annual financial statements in compliance to Statutory Board Financial Reporting Standards.

What we are looking for:

• A relevant field of study in Accountancy, Business Administration or related disciplines with at least 2 years of relevant working and/or supervisory experience. Past relevant working experience within the Singapore Public Service with working knowledge of Government Instruction Manuals and experience in the use of Government central financial platforms (e.g. NFS@Gov) would be an advantage;• Committed, responsible and self-driven;• Good communication, analytical thinking and interpersonal skills;• Ability to manage multiple work priorities within tight timelines;• Ability to work independently and effectively as a team;• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

About Ministry of Trade and Industry

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) seeks to transform Singapore into a leading global city of talent, enterprise and innovation. Our mission is to promote economic growth and create good jobs to enable Singaporeans to improve their lives. In MTI, you can expect an exciting, challenging and rewarding career!