Finance Associate Programme 2027 (General)

Accountant-General's Department (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government finance department in Singapore is seeking candidates for its Finance Associate Programme. This flagship program is designed to groom fresh graduates for a successful career in public finance. Associates will engage in diverse finance functions and projects, acquiring essential competencies for leadership roles. The program provides exposure to various public sector areas, driving opportunities for growth in financial systems and policies, analytical functions, and budget management.

Qualifications

• Well-rounded individual who is dynamic, innovative, and resilient.
• Applicants with no experience may apply, but relevant professional competencies are required.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide others.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial systems and policies for the public sector.
• Drive financial analytics adoption across the Whole‑of‑Government.
• Prepare financial budgets and reports.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Leadership

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary education 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.