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Assistant Manager/Manager/Senior Manager (Finance)

Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY)

Singapore

On-site

SGD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

A government ministry in Singapore is seeking a desk head for its Finance Division. You will play a pivotal role in supporting divisions on budgeting and resource management, as well as developing and reviewing financial policies. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of finance experience and strong analytical and communication skills. This position promises a strategic opportunity to contribute to financial governance and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Support and advise divisions on budgeting and financial matters.
  • Manage annual and 5-year budget exercises.
  • Evaluate funding proposals to ensure compliance with governance standards.
  • Prepare management reports and ensure timely statutory submissions.
  • Implement robust internal controls and review financial guidelines.

Skills

Budget Planning And Administration
Financial Operations & Controls
Business Partnering

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Accountancy / Business / Finance

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.


Competencies

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 / 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.
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