Senior Assistant Director (Finance Services Department)

National Environment Agency; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The National Environment Agency in Singapore is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee a branch within the Finance Services Department. You will implement systems and internal controls to ensure timely, accurate accounting records and compliance with SB-FRS and MOF guidelines.

You will lead a team in revenue, payables, month-end close, fixed assets, and reporting, while driving governance, automation, and analytics to enhance financial processes across the organisation.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience with at least 5 in supervisory role.
• Strong analytical skills and keen eye for details.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Excellent written and presentation skills; ability to lead and mentor others.

Aufgaben

• Lead and supervise staff on finance and accounting functions including revenue collection, accounts payable, month-end closing, fixed assets, fees and charges costing, bank reconciliations and preparation of management reports and periodic returns
• Oversee internal controls and ensure financial governance through policy and process formulation, review and monitoring to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and accounting standards
• Functional lead for Accounts Receivable and stock matters
• Lead and manage the annual statutory audit and oversee the preparation of annual accounts/financial reports/audit schedules to ensure compliance with the SB- FRS and Ministry of Finance guidelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and service providers to ensure effective delivery of financial services and compliance with statutory requirements
• Optimise financial processes and drive adoption of automation and analytics to improve productivity

Kenntnisse

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written and presentation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Leadership and mentoring

Multitasking and stakeholder mgmt

Mature, independent, resourceful

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

What the role is:

Reporting to the Deputy Director (Finance Services Department), you will be leading one of the branches within the department. You will play a key role in putting in place systems and internal controls to ensure that all accounting records are recorded timely and accurately and ensuring organisational compliance to Statutory Board-Financial Reporting Standards (SB-FRS), instructions manuals, policies, and procedures.

What you will be working on:

• Lead and supervise staff on the performance of finance and accounting functions, including but not restricted to accounting for revenue collection, accounts payable, month-end closing, fixed assets, fees and charges costing, bank reconciliations and preparation of management reports and periodic returns
• Oversee internal controls and ensure financial governance through policy and process formulation, review and monitoring to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and accounting standards
• Functional lead for Accounts Receivable and stock matters
• Lead and manage the annual statutory audit and oversee the preparation of annual accounts/financial reports/audit schedules to ensure compliance with the SB- FRS and Ministry of Finance guidelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and service providers to ensure effective delivery of financial services and compliance with statutory requirements
• Optimise financial processes and drive adoption of automation and analytics to improve productivity

What we are looking for:

This role might be for you if you possess the following qualities:

• Minimum a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years of relevant working experience with at least 5 years in supervisory role
• Strong analytical skills and keen eye for details
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
• Excellent written and presentation skills
• Mature, independent, and resourceful
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Possess good leadership and mentoring skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

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