Job Description

What the role is:As a member of the MSE finance team, you will be involved in the management of the ministry's financial resources, supporting the implementation of the ministry's strategic objectives through finance. You will be formulating, reviewing and operationalizing finance policies, procedures and controls relating to assets management.What you will be working on:Your work will cover the following areas: i. Being the point-of-contact to advise MSE-HQ divisions and MSE Statutory Boards on fixed asset matters. ii. Ensuring the proper accounting of fixed assets and development projects-in-progress including those managed by MSE's Statutory Boards on behalf of MSE. iii. Formulating accounting guidelines for MSE's fixed assets in consultation with stakeholders. iv. Preparing annual fixed assets schedule and work with appointed auditors to audit schedule. v. Overseeing the annual fixed assets stocktake exercise. vi. Managing State Land and Government Buildings including tenancies and public queries relating to these. vii. Using business intelligence system to enhance reporting and operations of fixed assets. viii. Driving transformation with stakeholders with an aim to streamline and digitalise processes. ix. Ad hoc projects may be assigned from time to time.What we are looking for:a. A degree in Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance or equivalent. b. Preferably three to five years of relevant experience. c. Good working knowledge and understanding of risk assessment, internal controls d. Independent, motivated and enthusiastic to learn e. Candidate to have good analytical and writing skills, be meticulous organised and have good interpersonal and communication skills. f. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Experience in data analytics and RPA software will be an added advantage. g. Ability to work independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and internal/external stakeholders concurrently.About Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment:The Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) is committed to providing Singaporeans with a clean and sustainable environment, and safe and secure supplies of food and water. MSE's key priorities are to ensure a sustainable, resource-efficient and climate resilient Singapore. Our three strategic directions include economic resilience, resource resilience and climate resilience. We enjoy challenging and diverse careers, which are bound together by the common cause - making Singapore's living environment among the best in the world. Everyone who works at MSE has a role to play in helping to shape our environment - not just for now, but for generations to come. We are constantly on the lookout for energetic, pro-active and committed individuals to join us. Successful candidates can expect a fulfilling career with competitive remuneration package and comprehensive range of benefits, as well as opportunities for cross-deployment within MSE and our Statutory Boards as part of our holistic career development. To learn more about us, please visit https://www.mse.gov.sg.

Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment