Senior Assistant Director/ Assistant Director, Finance (Project Evaluation)

Ministry of Transport; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government transport agency in Singapore seeks a Finance team member to evaluate business cases for major transport projects. Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders for funding assessments, performing financial analyses, and ensuring compliance with government regulations. The ideal candidate holds a tertiary qualification in Finance or a related field and demonstrates strong analytical and communication skills. Apply now to contribute to Singapore's transport vision.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accountancy, Economics or equivalent professional qualification.
• A self-starter who can work independently and be a team player.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities required.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills are essential.
• Good interpersonal skills needed to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to assess business case and funding.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate financial practices into projects.
• Perform business analytics and financial analysis, present insights.
• Implement and maintain governance controls for compliance.
• Provide advice on project governance and financial matters.

Skills

Problem-solving abilities

Critical-thinking abilities

Strong written and spoken communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Education

Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accountancy, Economics or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

What the role is

Singapore is internationally renowned for our transport infrastructure and for being a global aviation and maritime hub. At the Ministry of Transport (MOT), we spearhead developments in our air, land and sea transport sectors to advance Singapore’s economic competitiveness and Singaporeans’ quality of life. We seek dynamic, analytical and committed individuals to join our MOT team in realising our vision of a global interconnected transport hub. If you share our vision and possess the qualities we seek, do join us!

What you will be working on:

You will be part of the Finance team that works closely with our stakeholders within MOT and MOT agencies to evaluate the business case and cost-effectiveness of various initiatives to support the MOT family’s transport policies and plans. These initiatives include mega transport projects with significant investment amounts that aim to achieve our vision for a world-class and well-connected transportation system both in Singapore and internationally. Your key role is to assess the project worthiness and ensure prudent use of public financial resources, include the following:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to assess business case and funding for Government projects;
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate prudent financial practices into the project funding and implementation process;
• Perform business analytics and financial analysis, present key insights, and make recommendations to support decision-making;
• Implement and maintain robust governance controls to ensure compliance with the Government Financial Policies, regulations and best practices; and
• Provide advice on project governance, budgetary and financial matters.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for individuals with the following qualities:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accountancy, Economics or equivalent professional qualification
• A self-starter who can work independently and be a team player as well
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel will be an advantage

If you possess the above qualities, we welcome you to submit your application to us!

About Ministry of Transport

The Mission of Ministry of Transport is to develop Singapore's land, sea and air transport sectors so as to enhance our economic competitiveness and quality of life in a knowledge-based economy. MOT oversees the development and regulation of the following sectors:

• Civil Aviation and Air Transport
• Maritime and Ports
• Land Transport

Besides providing an efficient and cost-effective transportation in Singapore, it also strives to make Singapore an international civil aviation and maritime centre for the region. The ministry sets the strategic and policy direction while operations and regulatory works are carried out by the statutory boards under its charge. There are four statutory boards which are established by Acts of Parliament: the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the Land Transport Authority (LTA), the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and the Public Transport Council (PTC). The ministry also oversees the operation of the Transport Safety Investigation Bureau (TSIB).