Senior Manager / Manager (Finance & Budget)

Ministry of Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health organization in Singapore seeks a Manager/Senior Manager Finance. The role involves managing budgeting, financial reporting, and data analysis for the Crisis Strategy and Operations Group. Candidates must have a tertiary degree in Accountancy or Finance and 8 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to work in the public sector, impacting the healthcare landscape.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in finance/accounting role.
• At least 3 years' experience in budgeting and management reporting.
• Experience in public sector finance is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for budgeting and reporting for the Crisis Strategy and Operations Group.
• Monitor budget utilization and manage issues promptly.
• Guide project owners on budget matters.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary Qualification in Accountancy or Finance

Job description

What the role is

The Manager/Senior Manager Finance will provide finance matters support to the Crisis Strategy and Operations Group (CSOG) operations and projects. Key responsibilities include budgeting, financial controlling and reporting for CSOG, while partnering with operations project teams to manage the budget utilisation. The role will ensure that the divisional processes comply with MOH policies, procedures and government instruction manual, and drive ad-hoc projects when required.You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

What you will be working on

• Responsible for the budgeting and reporting for CSOG, including finance calls for returns, including variance analysis, year-end closing reports and GFS audit.
• Review, consolidate and manage the CSOG budget and cashflow requirements.
• Monitor the budget utilization by projects, divisions and branches and manage issues promptly.
• Champion data analysis, insights and updates to management and various stakeholders.
• Guide the CSOG’s project owners on budget tamin concept and advise on financial matters.
• Review and provide inputsικές budget requests.
• Support শেষ operations on contingency budget for emergency and crisis readiness.
• Ensure that accounting transactions are correctly posted, comply with MOH policies, procedures and government instruction manual.

What we are looking for

Requirements:

• Tertiary Qualification in Accountancy, Finance or related field.
• 8 years of experience in finance/accounting role with at least 3 years’ experience in budgeting and management reporting.
• Experience in public sector finance, budgetary policies and grant management is an advantage.
• A team player with good writing and strong communication skills.
• Able to work independently and responsible.
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous with an eye for details.

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

Key Competencies Required

• Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements – Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to support the crafting of sound policy recommendations; ability to grasp timelines, operating context and ground realities.
• Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working.
• Working Effectively with Stakeholders – Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose.
• Improving & Innovating – Ability todés continually improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved.

About Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) vision is to champion a healthy nation with our people – to live well, live long and with peace of mind. As an open country constantly exposed to an interconnected world, Singapore faces complex issues in public healthcare. MOH constantly grapples with new challenges brought on by an increasingly globalised world, a rapidly ageing population and rising expectations. MOH’s responses to these challenges include अप्र preventing and managing the outbreak of diseases such as SARS and Influenza A (H1N1), designing a healthcare system that delivers care in an integrated and effective manner, growing theสูง capacity and capabilities within the sector, and managing healthcare inflation. As an MOH officer, you will be involved in formulating and implementing policies that guide Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem. You will work alongside a team with varied skills and backgrounds, but with the common goals of (i) promoting good health and reducing illnesses; (ii) ensuring that Singaporeans have access to good andоко affordable healthcare; and (iii) pursuing medical excellence. Your work will have far-reaching impact on the health and lives of Singaporeans.