Job Description

What the role is:Manager (Finance Services, 1-year Contract) Assist the Senior/Section Manager in managing a range of financial activities and ensuring the delivery of high-quality and timely finance services to Client Agencies in Public Service. Your role is essential in ensuring compliance with public service financial guidelines and operational procedures, while also maintaining the service standards outlined in the Service Partnership Understanding (SPU). You may also be required to undertake projects to transform and streamline existing processes to bring about higher operational efficiency and greater synergies.What you will be working on:

• Guiding a team of finance officers in the various finance activities, including in the interpretation of IMs, SOPs, guidelines, laws and regulations, and reference to past cases. \xe2\x80\xa2 Assist Section Manager to oversee the month-end and year-end closing activities, including the timely recording of journal entries, accruals, timely preparation of bank reconciliations, and the preparation and review of month-end and year-end schedules and statements \xe2\x80\xa2 Execute finance operations (ie Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, General Ledger and Banking of Government Agencies), ensuring services are delivered on time and in line with agreed KPIs. \xe2\x80\xa2 Ensure compliance with relevant public service financial guidelines and operational procedures. \xe2\x80\xa2 Drive process reviews and improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness across Whole-of-Government (WOG) services. \xe2\x80\xa2 Engage Service Partners and other relevant stakeholders to maintain and enhance relationships, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

What we are looking for:

• Background in accounting, finance, or a related field. Fresh graduates are welcomed to apply. \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong analytical and communication skills. \xe2\x80\xa2 A passion for problem-solving and process improvement. \xe2\x80\xa2 A collaborative mindset and the ability to work well in a team, with strong interpersonal skills. \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines during specific periods. Position is strictly a 1-year contract role.

About VITAL:Looking to make an impact in your career? Join VITAL, a department under the Ministry of Finance that is transforming the delivery of corporate services in the Singapore Public Service. As the Central Agency for Corporate Shared Services, we provide HR, Payroll, Finance, Procurement and other essential services to over 100,000 public officers and 100 government agencies. Also as the Robotics & Automation Lead for corporate and administrative services domain, we are at the forefront of driving innovation and technology adoption. More than just an organisation, we are a community committed to creating an inclusive environment that cares for our officers. We prioritise your growth and development, offering exciting career prospects and training opportunities in high-demand skills like Data Analytics, Design Thinking and Robotics Process Automation. We understand the importance of work-life harmony and strive to support our officers in achieving it. If you are a dynamic and innovative team player who aligns with our vision, we invite you to apply and be part of VITAL shaping the future of corporate shared services! Visit us at www.vital.gov.sg or follow us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/vital-ministry-of-finance.

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