Senior Executive (MINDEF-Related Agencies Governance)

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Singapore is seeking an individual to oversee funding for MINDEF-related agencies. You will collaborate with agency leadership to clarify requirements and analyze funding proposals. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of relevant experience in finance or project management, with strong communication skills and an eye for detail. This role involves operationalizing grant processes and identifying areas for improvement through automation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in finance or project management.
• Basic accounting knowledge preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee funding to MINDEF-related agencies and analyse expenditure patterns.
• Collaborate with agency leadership to clarify requirements.
• Own and operationalize the grant disbursement process.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Accountancy or Business

Tools

Database management

Data visualization

Analytics

Job description

What the role is:

You oversee funding to MINDEF-related agencies, including to analyse funding-related proposals and agencies’ expenditure patterns.

What you will be working on:

• Collaborate with leadership of these MINDEF-related agencies to clarify their requirements and discuss proposals
• Oversee agencies’ budget requirements and utilisation
• Establish and review governance of MINDEF-related agencies under your purview
• Own and operate the grant disbursement process
• Identify areas for improvement
• Implement streamlining efforts for the process

Challenge(s):

• Managing areas without policy precedent
• Balancing stakeholder requirements with governance needs

What we are looking for:

• Education in Accountancy, professional qualification or business-related field is preferred
• At least 5 years of relevant experience
• Basic accounting and finance skills is preferred but not essential
• Database management, visualisation and analytics experience is preferred
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Keen to drive change through process automation
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with agencies and stakeholders

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.