Finance Officer (Corporate)

Security and Intelligence Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Security and Intelligence Division is seeking professionals to perform wide-ranging finance functions, including accounts payable/receivable, while ensuring fiscal governance. You will advise on finance processes, monitor obligations and assets, and drive efficient, compliant transactions for SID operations.

Senior roles add leadership, process design for future needs, growth planning for the team, stakeholder relationship building, and mentoring junior members to maximise potential in a

Qualifications

• Singapore Citizens only.
• Fresh diploma graduates and mid-careers welcomed.
• At least one year of working experience, preferably in the Singapore Public Service.
• Qualified in accountancy or related field; ACCA/LCCI desirable.
• Proficient with SAP, RPA, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure payments to vendors and internal stakeholders are accurate and timely.
• Communicate and provide advice on finance processes to internal stakeholders.
• Closely monitor SID’s financial obligations and assets.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure seamless processing of financial transactions.
• Ensure compliance with government financial rules and internal policies.
• Contribute to initiatives that support improvements of financial systems.
• Provide technical and strategic leadership for a team.
• Design and implement workplace processes for future needs.
• Plan and guide your team’s growth in general and technical areas.
• Build relations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Team player

Independent self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Education

Diploma or Degree in accountancy, business administration or ACCA/LCCI/Commerce Studies

Tools

SAP

RPA

MS Office

Job description

You will conduct a wide range of finance functions, such as accounts payable and accounts receivable, in support of SID operations. You will also ensure proper fiscal governance in SID.

What you will be working on

• Ensure payments are made accurately and on time to vendors and internal stakeholders
• Communicate and provide advice on finance processes to internal stakeholders
• Closely monitor SID’s financial obligations and assets
• Work with relevant stakeholders to ensure seamless and efficient processing of financial transactions
• Ensure compliance with government financial rules and internal policies
• Contribute to initiatives that support continuous improvement of financial systems and processes

If you are in a senior role, in addition to the above, you will need to:

• Provide technical and strategic leadership for a team
• Design and implement workplace processes, with future trends and needs in mind
• Plan and guide your team’s professional growth, in both general and technical areas
• Build good relations and workflows with internal and external stakeholders
• Mentor and develop junior team members to maximise their potential

What you will gain

• Opportunity to hone your professional skills in finance, procurement, and auditing
• Experience in tackling challenges in the financial field in the context of an intelligence organisation

What we are looking for

• Singapore Citizens only
• Roles for fresh diploma graduates and mid-careers available
• At least one year of working experience required, preferably in the Singapore Public Service
• Relevant qualifications required (e.g. Diploma or Degree in accountancy, business administration or ACCA/LCCI/Commerce Studies)
• Proficient in SAP, RPA, and MS Office applications (e.g. MS Excel)
• Meticulous, good prioritisation, and time management skills
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to see the big picture and also a keen eye for detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Motivated team player, as well as an independent self-starter