Assistant Director (Special Projects)

Accountant-General's Department

Singapore

SGD 60,000 - 100,000

Job description

What the role is:

Assistant Director (Special Projects) You will join the team in AGD’s Special Projects Branch to staff the ASEAN Treasury Forum (ATF) Secretariat, to support AGD’s participation in ATFs overseas as well as in the planning, organising and hosting of ATF in Singapore.

What you will be working on:

Participating in ATF overseas You will be involved in planning, staffing and preparing AGD’s participation in ASEAN Treasury Forums overseas. You will be involved in the following:

Secretariat work on ATF
Replying to requests for inputs from ASEAN secretariat e.g. Concept Note, Summary of Discussions
Ensuring knowledge management of relevant documents
Pre-Trip Preparation for HOD retreat and technical level discussion
Coordinate trip logistics, clarifications with host on programme and preparation of Approval of Requirements paper
Staff discussions and coordinate relevant logistics with other directorates, agencies for bilateral meetings and gala dinner
Obtaining and compiling inputs from subject matter experts from other directorates and agencies to prepare the HOD Retreat Brief
Assist in compiling and drafting technical level discussion presentation materials and talking points

Participation at ATF overseas Supporting and staffing AGD’s participation in the ATF programme:

Recording ATF proceedings and summarising key points
Preparing talking points for follow-ups within ATF (e.g. Group facilitation, Plenary reports, Focus Group discussions) and trip report

Planning, Organising and Hosting ATF in Singapore You will assist the Director in the planning, organising and hosting of ATF in Singapore. You will be involved in the following:

Assist in the setting up of the ATF 2027 Organising Structure and Terms of Reference
Plan and organise ATF 2027 and work on the requirements for procuring professional event management services and other services
Coordinate with speakers / stakeholders on the detailed programme for ASEAN ATF
Prepare invitations to ASEAN members and coordinate their attendance and arrivals, including preparing Liaison Officers for their role in supporting the ASEAN participants

What we are looking for:

Requirements

Functional/Technical Competencies

Tertiary education in Accountancy or Business Administration or related fields
At least 3 years of relevant working experience and knowledge in budgeting, accounting and procurement
Excellent writing skills with high proficiency in using digital tools, Microsoft Word and Excel, etc
Strong in communication skills, planning and organisational skills

Generic Competencies

Meticulous and good time management skills
Able to work independently and multi-task with minimal supervision
Team-player with positive working attitude and a strong mindset for learning and growth
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and good communication and interpersonal skills
Proactive in partnering with stakeholders on projects implementation or problem resolution
Flexibility and willingness to participate actively in various projects

You will be notified whether you have been shortlisted within 4 weeks from the closing date of this job posting.

About Accountant-General's Department

The Accountant-General’s Department (AGD) plays an important role in making Singapore a better place through Finance. At AGD, we aim to be a future-ready leader in transforming Public Sector finance by putting finance at the heart of our decision-making. We do this through building a strong foundation in providing robust financial systems and processes that serve key stakeholders including our pensioners, vendors and the public sector. Our team of accounting professionals work at AGD and are deployed to the public agencies to deliver a wide range of financial and accounting-related services to the Public Service. Together we play a critical role in helping the Government achieve its fiscal and economic objectives through sound stewardship and governance.