Deputy/Assistant Director, Partners Division (Finance)

MAS Monetary Authority Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MAS Monetary Authority Singapore is seeking a Deputy/Assistant Director in the Partners Division (Finance) to help shape financial governance, budgeting and reporting. You will manage budgets, forecasts, and compliance while driving internal controls and process improvements across government-finance functions.

In this role you will lead initiatives for system testing, enhancements and integration, and collaborate with multiple teams to align budgetary objectives with policy requirements and

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in financial management or budgeting roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, budgeting processes, and financial analysis techniques.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial software, spreadsheet applications, and data management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and expertise in data analytics and visualisation.
• Experience in governance and risk management within a financial context.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple financial priorities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development in financial management practices.
• Experience in business transformation initiatives and their impact on financial planning and management.
• Applicants with experience in use of AI tools, including developing LLM-powered agents to complement and enhanced IT systems, business processes, and process automation, will be preferred.
• Applicants with knowledge and experience in data analytics, and a proven track record of translating data into actionable insights to drive continuous process improvement, will be preferred.
• Applicants should be Singapore citizens.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements sound financial and budgetary control policies to promote financial prudence, and to ensure compliance with the government’s financial policies and procedures.
• Manages the preparation, analysis, and compliance of financial reports, forecasts, and budgets, ensuring adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participates/Leads initiatives for system testing, enhancements or integration, strengthening of internal controls and process improvements.
• Collaborates with other teams and departments to ensure seamless coordination and alignment of budgetary objectives, including in household operations and process controls.
• Co-Leads or participates in projects that support the Whole-of-Government digital transformation roadmap for finance.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Data analytics

Data visualization

Communication skills

Governance

Risk management

AI tools

Stakeholder management

Tools

Financial software

Spreadsheet software

Data management systems

Job description

Deputy/Assistant Director, Partners Division (Finance)

What you will be working on

You will work with a team within the Partners Division that:

• Develops and implements sound financial and budgetary control policies to promote financial prudence, and to ensure compliance with the government’s financial policies and procedures.
• Manages the preparation, analysis, and compliance of financial reports, forecasts, and budgets, ensuring adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participates/Leads initiatives for system testing, enhancements or integration, strengthening of internal controls and process improvements.
• Collaborates with other teams and departments to ensure seamless coordination and alignment of budgetary objectives, including in household operations and process controls.
• Co-Leads or participates in projects that support the Whole-of-Government digital transformation roadmap for finance.

You will be working in a fast-paced environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and needs of stakeholders, as well as the agility to respond to changes and developments.

What we are looking for

• Relevant experience in financial management or budgeting roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles, budgeting processes, and financial analysis techniques.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial software, spreadsheet applications, and data management systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and expertise in data analytics and visualisation.
• Experience in governance and risk management within a financial context.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple financial priorities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development in financial management practices.
• Experience in business transformation initiatives and their impact on financial planning and management.
• Applicants with experience in use of AI tools, including developing LLM-powered agents to complement and enhanced IT systems, business processes, and process automation, will be preferred.
• Applicants with knowledge and experience in data analytics, and a proven track record of translating data into actionable insights to drive continuous process improvement, will be preferred.
• Applicants should be Singapore citizens.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.