Job Description

What the role is:The Corporate Services (CS) cluster provides key support services for PSD, including Finance, Procurement, Registry and Officer Administration. CS manages PSD's budget to ensure financial accountability, fiscal sustainability and the effective & efficient use of public resources. It also oversees the implementation of procurement strategy and policies within the organisation, and ensures that the key principles governing procurement are adhered to. In the area of Knowledge Management, CS formulates internal policies and best practices to ensure the retention of knowledge and records across PSD. CS also ensures that officers enjoy a conducive, productive and safe office environment.What you will be working on:[Specific Job Responsibilities] You will lead a team of Finance officers towards the effective and efficient management of PSD's financial resources. To this end, you will analyse PSD's budget performance to make recommendations on the allocation of financial resources. You will also liaise with the Accountant-General's Department and Ministry of Finance (MOF) to ensure compliance with finance rules and regulations. Your responsibilities will also cover the following: Provide advice and guidance on financial-related matters including IM rules and guidelines, to Management and business units. Support the Internal Approving Authority and Tender Boards by reviewing funding proposals and tender board submissions to ensure that projects undertaken are operationally and financially viable. Oversee and maintain the robustness of the internal control environment at PSD, by recommending to Management appropriate processes and guidelines to ensure compliance with IMs and best practices.What we are looking for:Competencies Required [Budget Planning & Administration] Demonstrate advanced knowledge of prevailing principles, policies and regulations of budget planning and administration; Recommend and implement improvements to prevailing budget policies and guidelines, using advanced tools such as scenario testing; Plan and implement the annual budget activities and framework according to budget cycle timeline. [Costing and Resource Optimisation] Evaluate complex funding proposals using intermediate costing tools and techniques to assess risk and sustainability of projects. Advise business units on best practices to optimise public value in projects and ensure sustainability of WOG projects through effective cost recovery policies. [Financial Operations & Controls] Recommend and implement improvement enhancements to policies, laws and regulations and/or standard operating procedures; Design, update and standardise internal control procedures and systems based on changes in the business environment and/or best practices; Identify and advise on potential risks for complex issues/cases. [Business Partnering]: Consult with business units and Management by providing the financial views and proposals for business plans, key performance indicators, and process development; Support business units with financial insights and proposals to help them make informed decisions for business plans and process developments towards achieving the organisation's objectives. Personal Traits Meticulous with an eye for details and able to handle work in an organised manner Self-starter who is both a team-player and an independent worker who can work well under pressure Able to manage and resolve issues involving multiple parties and stakeholders Embrace design thinking, data analytics and leverage on digital technology to streamline work processes Work Experience Required Prior working experience in business, accountancy or finance is an advantage Applicants will typically be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of the job posting. Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.About Public Service Division:[About PSD] The Public Service Division (PSD) aims to build a first-class Public Service for a successful and vibrant Singapore. We do this through public sector leadership development, capacity and capability building and the promotion of quality services at all levels of the Public Service. We are looking for outstanding candidates with the vision and passion to contribute to help shape Singapore. [Why Join Us] When you join PSD, you become part of a community that learns together and cares for one another. We look out for your well-being and partner you in your career growth. Being in the business of developing People and driving transformation makes our work deeply Purposeful. What you do will impact our public officers and agencies, and in turn make a difference to Singapore and Singaporeans. If you share our passion in reimagining the Possibilities and pushing boundaries to shape a first-class Public Service, we welcome you to join us! You can also connect with us via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/public-service-division |People, Our Pride| Service, Our Pledge | Integrity, Our Core | Excellence, Our Quest|

Public Service Division