Finance Associate Programme 2027 (General)

Accountant-General's Department; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accountant-General's Department in Singapore is seeking Finance Associates through its flagship Finance Associate Programme (FAP). This program is designed to build talents for Public Sector finance, with associates rotating through key areas such as financial systems, analytics, and policy formulation.

Fresh graduates can apply, and candidates will engage in various finance functions including budgeting, internal audits, and governmental liquidity management. Join us to play a vital role in fostering a robust financial framework for the Government.

Qualifications

• Tertiary education in Accountancy, Business, Data Analytics, Economics, or Finance related disciplines.
• Strong analytical abilities and good communication skills.
• Leadership skills to inspire and guide others.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial systems and policies across the Whole-of-Government.
• Drive adoption of financial analytics and transform business processes.
• Prepare financial budgets and reports; manage Government's liquidity.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Team collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy, Business, Data Analytics, Economics, or Finance

Job description

What the role is:

The Finance Associate Programme (FAP) is AGD’s flagship management associate programme designed to groom talent pipeline for Public Sector Finance. Associates on the programme will be rotated systematically to acquire strong foundations in key domain areas of finance, operations and policy formulation across the Whole-Of-Government. Fresh graduates joining AGD under the FAP (General) track will be developed and given exposure to different finance functions to allow them to acquire necessary competencies which will accelerate their career development as they take on leadership responsibilities early in their career. The FAP (General) track aims to develop Finance Professionals to take on apex C-Suite Finance and Governance positions across Public Service agencies. Read more about the Finance Associate Programme here: https://www.agd.gov.sg/careers-at-agd/finance-associates-programme/

What you will be working on:

You will be involved in developing financial systems and policies, driving the adoption of financial analytics across the Whole-of-Government, transforming business processes, preparing financial budgets and reports, managing Government's liquidity, internal audit, reviewing internal controls and evaluating Government's programmes. You will also get the opportunity to undergo postings in different ministries and agencies and be involved in different aspects of public finance. Associates are expected to participate in AGD-wide projects to build their knowledge in Public Sector Finance.

What we are looking for:

• Functional/Technical Competencies Tertiary education in Accountancy, Business, Data Analytics, Economics, or Finance related disciplines. Applicants with no experience may apply. Successful candidates will be required to acquire the relevant professional competencies or qualification if they do not have a recognised Accountancy/Finance degree/masters.
• Generic Competencies Well-rounded individual who is dynamic, innovative and resilient with the tenacity to excel. Team player who is collaborative, resourceful and able to engage different stakeholders to drive and create outcome. Inquisitive mind with strong analytical abilities and able to communicate and write well. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide others towards achieving shared objectives.

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.