Manager (Budget and Resource Planning Department) - Contract

National Environment Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Environment Agency (NEA) in Singapore seeks a Budget and Resource Planning professional to manage the end-to-end annual budget cycle, evaluate funding proposals and advise on project budgets. You will collaborate with partner departments to secure funding and drive efficiency through technology-enabled process improvements.

The role requires a degree in Business/Accounting with 3+ years of relevant experience, and familiarity with government finance policies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Accountancy or related discipline with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Government Finance policies is preferred.
• Public sector budgeting experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end annual budget process (planning, review, monitoring, reporting).
• Evaluate funding proposals and advise on project funding and budget matters.
• Partner Departments to secure project funding and budgets with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify areas to leverage technology and develop capabilities to improve work processes.
• Policy and process reviews to strengthen governance and drive improvements.

Skills

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Analytical

MS Office

Multi-tasking

Independent

Team player

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting

Tools

MS Office

Job description

What the role is:

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. You will be joining the Budget and Resource Planning Department within the Finance Division to plan, secure and manage resources needed to achieve NEA’s mission.

What you will be working on:

Your key responsibilities will include (but are not restricted to) the following:

• Manage the end-to-end annual budget process (including budget planning, review of budget requests, monitoring of budget utilisation, reporting to management etc.)
• Evaluate funding proposals and provide advice on project funding and budget matters
• Partner Departments to secure project funding and budgets with internal and external stakeholders
• Identify areas to leverage on technology and develop capabilities to improve work processes
• Policy and process reviews to strengthen the governance and monitoring mechanisms and drive process improvements

What we are looking for:

The job might be for you if you possess the following qualities:

• A Degree in Business, Accountancy or related discipline, with at least 3 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience in budget management and/or development project funding processes in the public sector is preferred
• Familiarity with prevailing Government Finance policies
• Highly motivated, meticulous, analytical and resourceful
• Excellent written, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Independent and a good team player
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Proficient in MS Office tools

About National Environment Agency

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations. For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg