Manager, Finance Services

Communicable Diseases Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A statutory board under the Ministry of Health is seeking a Manager / Assistant Manager for Finance Services to support financial operations and management. This role involves ensuring compliance with financial procedures, managing audits, and optimizing internal processes. Candidates should have a background in accountancy with relevant experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential. The position is in a dynamic environment, requiring effective stakeholder management and multitasking abilities.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in managing key finance functions and preparation of accounts.
• Experience managing the external audit process.
• Familiarity with Financial Reporting Standards and Government Instruction Manuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations and ensure accurate compliance with procedures.
• Support fee review exercises by analyzing data from divisions.
• Optimize internal financial processes for stakeholder compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Independence

Education

Background in Accountancy

Chartered Accountant/Certified Public Accountant

Tools

Workday

Job description

What the role is:

As Manager / Assistant Manager, Finance Services of the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA), you will support the Assistant Director, Finance Services and Deputy Director, Finance in the management of the finance function. You will be working in a fast-paced and highly volatile environment that will require you to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities concurrently.

What you will be working on:

You will play a key role in the Finance team of the CDA. Your key responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

• Manage financial operations (including payments and collections) and fixed assets to ensure accuracy, promptness and compliance with Government Instruction Manuals and standard operating procedures
• Support in the fee review exercise by collating and analysing inputs from CDA Divisions
• Partner and guide internal stakeholders on internal financial processes to ensure compliance and seek continuous improvement based on feedback to enhance efficiency.
• Identify areas to leverage on technology and develop capabilities to improve work processes and insights for financial analysis
• Handle tax filing of GST returns and work with tax consultants/IRAS on tax matters
• Undertake ad hoc projects as assigned by supervisor as part of staff development

What we are looking for:

• Background in Accountancy and/or is a Chartered Accountant/Certified Public Accountant
• Preferably 1-2 years of experience in managing key finance functions and preparation of full set of accounts, including group accounts, or private sector companies as well as managing the external audit process
• Familiarity with prevailing Statutory Board Financial Reporting Standards, Finance Government Instruction Manuals as well as best practices in financial governance and control is preferred
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Effective stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills to co-create solutions
• Good team player and meticulous with numbers
• Independent and self-driven with the ability to multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and perform under pressure and tight timelines
• Prior experience in Workday will be an added advantage

About Communicable Diseases Agency

The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) was established in 2025 as a statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) to serve as the central authority for public health policymaking to manage and control the threat of communicable diseases. This is aimed at strengthening Singapore's public health capabilities built during the COVID-19 response to ensure a unified command and coordinated approach across all situations, from routine disease control to future outbreaks. CDA safeguards the nation from communicable diseases through disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, vaccination programs, public education, and global health collaboration. Beyond domestic activities, the CDA aims to expand Singapore’s global outreach and foster collaboration with international partners.