Job Description

What the role is:The Finance Associates Programme (FAP) is AGD\'s flagship programme to groom talent pipeline for Public Sector Finance. Associates on the programme will be rotated systematically to acquire strong foundations in key domain areas of finance, operations and policy formulation across the Whole-Of-Government. Fresh graduates joining AGD under the FAP (Ops-Tech) track will be developed and given exposure to different Ops-Tech functions to allow them to acquire necessary competencies which will accelerate their career development as they take on leadership responsibilities early in their career. The FAP (Ops-Tech) track aims to develop Finance Professionals specialising in Ops-Tech to take on apex C-Suite positions such as Chief Operations Officer (COO) to manage and run central systems/operations and shared services. What is Ops-Tech? Ops-Tech roles serve as a bridge between operational understanding and technical knowledge. These positions entail overseeing central or shared services operations and collaborating with central systems (Tech) in finance as a super-admin, which includes responsibilities such as systems configuration and integration.What you will be working on:You will be involved in developing financial systems and policies, driving the adoption of financial analytics across the Whole-of-Government, transforming business processes, preparing financial budgets and reports, managing Government\'s liquidity, internal audit, reviewing internal controls and evaluating Government\'s programmes. You may also get the opportunity to undergo policy postings in Ministry of Finance and other agencies and be involved in policy formulation. Associates are expected to participate in AGD-wide projects to build up their knowledge in Public Sector Finance.What we are looking for:Functional/Technical Competencies \xe2\x80\xa2 Tertiary education in Accountancy, Business, Data Analytics, Economics, or Finance related disciplines. \xe2\x80\xa2 Applicants with no experience may apply. *Successful candidates will be required to acquire the relevant professional competencies or qualification if they do not have a recognised Accountancy/Finance degree/masters. Generic Competencies \xe2\x80\xa2 Well-rounded individual who is dynamic, innovative and resilient with the tenacity to excel. \xe2\x80\xa2 Team player who is collaborative, resourceful and able to engage different stakeholders to drive and create outcome. \xe2\x80\xa2 Inquisitive mind with strong analytical abilities and able to communicate and write well. \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide others towards achieving shared objectives. \xe2\x80\xa2 Proficient in project management, with the ability to effectively organize, plan, and execute tasks within project timelines and constraints.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