Project Officer (1 year contract)

Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) seeks a finance/procurement professional to join their Finance, Risk & Assurance and Procurement division. Responsibilities include supporting procurement operations and payment processes. This role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and offers the chance to develop competencies with a passionate team while working under time pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Accounting or Business Information Systems.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to perform under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end procurement operations and processing transactions.
• Process payments to suppliers and reimbursement of claims.
• Assist with post payment reviews and ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Meticulous

Interpersonal Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Applications

Education

Diploma in Accounting, Business Information Systems or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Workday

GenAI tools

Job description

[What the role is]

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhances Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.

For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg

[What you will be working on]

As part of EDB’s continuous efforts to develop the suite of industries in Singapore, the Finance, Risk & Assurance and Procurement (FRAP) division is an imperative business partner to our officers in the industry and policy groups. As this role requires extensive cross-functional partnership with various stakeholders, you will also get to learn about EDB’s business from the line divisions directly and gain better understanding on policy considerations.

Responsibilities

This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance and/or Procurement professional looking to build their competencies and work alongside a fun and passionate team that greatly emphasises on teamwork, open communication and diversity of perspectives. Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting end-to-end procurement operations such as processing transactions (e.g. issuing Purchase Orders, Invitation To Quotes, etc) in GeBIZ*, internal procurement and financial system as well as engaging stakeholders to understand their requirements;
• Processing payments to supplies and reimbursement of claims to officers;
• Supporting post payment review and ad-hoc projects, e.g. data analytics, RPA.
  
  

Tasks will be assigned according to the candidate’s experience and suitability.

• GeBIZ is a Government−to−business (G2B) Public eProcurement centre where suppliers can conduct electronic commerce with the Singapore Government.
  
  

[What we are looking for]

To meet the challenges of this role, you must be a Singaporean with the following attributes:

• Minimum Diploma in Accounting, Business Information Systems or equivalent;
• Meticulous and patient;
• Able to perform under time pressure;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel/Word/Powerpoint/Outlook), Workday and GenAI tools preferred.
  
  

Applicants may expect to receive an application outcome within 8 weeks of application date.