Supervisory Financial Management Specialist

American Embassy; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A diplomatic mission in Singapore is seeking a Financial Operations Manager to oversee financial planning and budget formulation. This role requires a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting and a minimum of seven years of relevant experience. Candidates must be fluent in English and have a strong background in leadership and financial problem-solving. Responsibilities include financial advising and strategic planning. Applications must be submitted through the Electronic Recruitment Application by February 12, 2026.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management.
• 1 year of supervisory or team lead experience.
• Fluent in English (speaking/reading/writing).

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning and budget formulation for the Mission.
• Serve as Financial Advisor to senior Mission management.
• Lead strategic planning to meet financial requirements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business administration

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Advanced Excel

Job description

Requirements

This position is the Financial Operations Manager for the unit and is responsible for overseeing and performing the full range of financial planning and budget formulation for the Mission. Serves as Financial Advisor to senior Mission management and leads strategic planning to ensure the Mission’s financial requirements are met. Serves as the primary Locally Employed (LE) Staff supervisor, mentor, and trainer for the Financial Management Center’s (FMC) workforce.

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item in their application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

Work Experience and Education

Option 1 (Full Performance Grade)

• At least seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in one or more of the following areas: accounting, budgeting, financial management, vouchering, allowances, and cashiering required.
• At least one (1) year of supervisory or team lead experience is required.
• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business administration is required.

Option 2 (Substitution of experience for education)

• At least nine (9) years progressively responsible experience in one or more of the following areas: accounting, budgeting, financial management, vouchering, allowances, and cashiering required.
• At least one (1) year of supervisory or team lead experience is required.
• At least two (2) years of college or university studies in any field or other equivalent post‑secondary education is required.

Option 3 (Training Grades)

• At least five (5) to six (6) years progressively responsible experience in one or more of the following areas: accounting, budgeting, financial management, vouchering, allowances, and cashiering required.
• At least one (1) year of supervisory or team lead experience is required.
• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business administration is required.

Language

• Fluent (speaking/reading/writing) in English is required.

Knowledge

• Must be knowledgeable on applicable host country legal and compliance guidelines pertaining to corporate financial procedures and requirements.
• Must possess basic knowledge of host country labor laws, inflation concepts, and exchange rates.

Skills And Abilities

• Must demonstrate strong leadership skills, able to think, act, plan, communicate, and write in conformance with American management requirements.
• Must have ability to foresee financial and budgetary problems and propose solutions. Possesses a high level of interpersonal skills in order to be able to gain acceptance of recommendations relative to financial issues.
• Must be highly organized and a self‑starter. Possesses high level skills to articulate complex financial issues to mid and senior managers without financial background.
• Capable of motivating subordinates and supervise impartially.
• Able to use fully MS Word, Outlook PowerPoint, and Advanced Excel skills and Outlook and Word.

Additional job details can be requested by emailing [e-mail]

Please note

• Emailed applications and resumes are no longer accepted.
• To maintain an open and fair recruitment process, the U.S. Embassy only accepts applications that are completed in full and submitted via the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) website: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/sgp/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms
• To apply for the above position: Please complete the on‑line ERA form and upload any supporting documents (including educational certificates and/or transcripts related to the position requirements state above) using this site https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/sgp/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms by February 12, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your interest in U.S. Embassy Singapore.