Job Description

What the role is:

The Accountant-General\'s Department (AGD) plays an important role in making Singapore a better place through Finance. At AGD, we aim to be a future-ready leader in transforming Public Sector finance by putting finance at the heart of our decision-making. We do this through building a strong foundation in providing robust financial systems and processes that serve key stakeholders including our pensioners, vendors and the public sector. Our team of accounting professionals work at AGD and are deployed to the public agencies to deliver a wide range of financial and accounting-related services to the Public Service. Together we play a critical role in helping the Government achieve its fiscal and economic objectives through sound stewardship. You will be part of the Finance and Strategic Planning Directorate under the People & Organisation Group which oversees the corporate requirements of AGD in the areas of finance, procurement and corporate services. The Directorate is also responsible for the long-term planning of corporate resources.

What you will be working on:

(a) Procurement \xe2\x80\xa2 Conduct procurement processes of sourcing, tendering, evaluation, contract management and supplier performance management in accordance with policies and guidelines \xe2\x80\xa2 Handle GeBIZ transactions (b) Finance \xe2\x80\xa2 Process claims and raise journals (c) Corporate Services \xe2\x80\xa2 Coordinate and liaise with stakeholders such as internal staff, landlord and other agencies on the management and maintenance of safety and environment of AGD offices \xe2\x80\xa2 Handle office maintenance/administration work including, but not limited to: o supervising renovation and maintenance works carried out by contractors during and after office hours o tracking files circulation and maintain an effective record management system o daily opening of mails and updating of staff directory o arranging and handling of official travel needs, including administration matters o assisting with tasks such as maintenance of pantry and stationery stock \xe2\x80\xa2 Take the lead in planning, co-ordinating and administering division-specific duties and organising of various events in collaboration with relevant teams \xe2\x80\xa2 Assist in ad-hoc projects as assigned

What we are looking for:

(a) Functional/Technical Competencies: \xe2\x80\xa2 Minimum GCE \'A\' Level or equivalent \xe2\x80\xa2 Knowledge in business, finance and government procurement with prior experience in admin work will be an advantage \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess good IT savviness and proficiency in MS Office applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (b) Generic Competencies: \xe2\x80\xa2 Motivated, organised, meticulous, and people-oriented; \xe2\x80\xa2 Capable of multi-tasking, enjoys problem-solving and analytical work, and flexible and keen to learn; \xe2\x80\xa2 Sensitivity in handling information; \xe2\x80\xa2 Good interpersonal, communication, writing and IT skills with ability to get along and work well in a team; \xe2\x80\xa2 Self-starter, able to work independently & to take initiative in a fast-paced environment; and \xe2\x80\xa2 Able and willing to work after office hours, including weekends and Public Holidays, if the need arises. You will be notified whether you have been shortlisted within 4 weeks from the closing date of this job posting

About Accountant-General\'s Department:

The Accountant-General\'s Department (AGD) plays an important role in making Singapore a better place through Finance. At AGD, we aim to be a future-ready leader in transforming Public Sector finance by putting finance at the heart of our decision-making. We do this through building a strong foundation in providing robust financial systems and processes that serve key stakeholders including our pensioners, vendors and the public sector. Our team of accounting professionals work at AGD and are deployed to the public agencies to deliver a wide range of financial and accounting-related services to the Public Service. Together we play a critical role in helping the Government achieve its fiscal and economic objectives through sound stewardship and governance.

Accountant General\'s Department