Assistant Manager/Manager/Senior Manager (Finance)

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government ministry in Singapore is looking for a desk head in the Finance Division. This role involves partnering with key stakeholders to optimize resource allocation, overseeing budget management, and ensuring compliance with financial governance. Applicants should have relevant finance experience and strong analytical skills. This position values independent work and effective communication.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of relevant finance/budgeting experience.
• Familiarity with public sector finance will be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise divisions on budgeting and resource management.
• Evaluate funding proposals for compliance with governance standards.
• Prepare management reports and ensure timely submissions.
• Put in place internal controls and review financial guidelines.

Skills

Business Partnership

Budget Management

Financial Governance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Accountancy, Business, Finance or related disciplines

Job description

What The Role Is

As a desk head in MCCY’s Finance Division, you will play a pivotal role in partnering with key stakeholders (including our divisions, Statutory Boards and Companies Limited by Guarantee) to ensure optimal allocation of resources and budgets, aligned with the Ministry’s strategic priorities and outcomes. You will also develop, implement and review key financial policies to uphold corporate governance.

What You Will Be Working On

• Business Partnership: Point-of-Contact in supporting and advising divisions and agencies on budgeting, resource management and financial matters.
• Budget Management: Support key budgeting exercises, including annual and 5-year budget exercises and medium-term expenditure estimates.
• Funding Proposal Oversight: Evaluate funding proposals and work closely with divisions to ensure compliance with MCCY’s and WOG governance standards.
• Financial and Management Reporting: Analyse and prepare management reports and ensure timely and accurate submissions of statutory returns.
• Financial Governance: Put in place robust internal controls and safeguards through review of relevant financial guidelines and policies.

What We Are Looking For

Budget Planning and Administration

Skilled at implementing and overseeing systems that track budget usage and organisational performance. Can select and apply effective metrics to measure and improve financial outcomes.

Financial Operations & Controls

Applying financial regulations, policies, and best practices to maintain proper financial operations.

Business Partnering

Able to build and maintain strong partnerships with internal teams and external partners to support business objectives and create mutual value.

Other Competencies

• Preferably with at least 2‑3 years of relevant finance/budgeting experience
• Familiarity with public sector finance will be an advantage
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritise tasks where necessary
• Ability to proactively develop and manage relationships with various key stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills
• Tertiary qualifications in Accountancy, Business, Finance or related disciplines

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience. Shortlisted applicants will be notified within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.