Senior Assistant Director

Ministry of Trade and Industry; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a Finance Business Partner to support financial and accounting functions. You will provide critical advice on budgetary matters, evaluate funding proposals, and identify areas for process improvements. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of relevant experience in finance or business partnering, strong analytical skills, and excels in a team-oriented environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to effective financial resource management.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant working experience in business partnering, finance, and budgeting.
• Ability to work independently and as a good team player with excellent communication skills.
• Committed, responsible, and self-driven in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate funding proposals.
• Analyse budget submissions.
• Monitor budget utilisations and review cash flow projections.
• Review and process the disbursement of grants.
• Identify areas to leverage technology to improve work processes.

Skills

Business partnering

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy or Business Administration

Job description

What the role is:

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) seeks to transform Singapore into a leading global city of enterprise and talent, a vibrant nation of innovation and opportunity. Our mission is to promote economic growth and create good jobs to enable Singaporeans to improve their lives. In MTI, you can expect an exciting and engaging career.

What you will be working on:

You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for financial and accounting functions in MTI. Specifically, you will take on the role Finance Business Partner to our stakeholders, including MTI’s internal customers and/or Statutory Boards. You will provide advice and support to our customers on budgetary and financial matters to ensure that programmes are managed effectively, and financial resources used optimally to achieve the desired outcomes. You will manage an assigned portfolio with the scope of work which will include, but not limited to the following:

• Evaluate funding proposals
• Regarding and analyse budget submissions
• Monitor budget utilisations / review cash flow projections
• Review and process the disbursement of grants
• Identify areas to leverage on technology and develop capabilities to improve work processes
• Undertake ad‑hoc projects as assigned as part of staff development

What we are looking for:

You should possess:

• A relevant field of study in Accountancy, Business Administration, or related disciplines with at least 2 years of relevant working experience in business partnering, finance and/or budgeting
• Ability to work independently and a good team player with excellent interpersonalchseltcommunication and stakeholder management, as 大发彩票warded and strong analytical skills
• Committed, responsible, self‑driven and thrive in a fast‑paced environment

About Ministry of Trade and Industry

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) seeks to transform Singapore into a leading global city of talent, enterprise and innovation. Our mission is to promote economic growth and create good jobs to enable Singaporeans to improve their lives. In MTI, you can expect an exciting, challenging and rewarding career!