Job Description

What the role is:As a (Senior) Executive/ Assistant Manager under the Higher Education and Skills Finance Branch in the Finance and Procurement Division, you will be responsible for the smooth and effective management of MOE\'s budget for the Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), and general administrative support for grant disbursements to the IHLs and Statutory Boards (SBs).What you will be working on:

• Compile budget submissions from the IHLs and SBs and provide high-level assessments of the overall budget request \xe2\x80\xa2 Provide timely advice to IHLs and SBs on budget matters, financial policies and grant disbursement processes \xe2\x80\xa2 Co-ordinate replies to auditors on queries relating to IHL sector expenditure for the annual audits of the Government Financial Statements \xe2\x80\xa2 Perform the full spectrum of financial duties which includes the prompt disbursement of recurrent and development grants in compliance with stipulated financial guidelines, tracking and monitoring of budget, expenditure and monthly reconciliation of accounts, as well as variance analysis for timely and accurate reporting

What we are looking for:

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in finance, data analysis and general administration work \xe2\x80\xa2 An adaptable team player with good communication and interpersonal skills, organisational skills and the ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment \xe2\x80\xa2 Comfortable with data processing and analysis \xe2\x80\xa2 Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel In general, applicants can expect to hear from us within 3 weeks of the close of the application window. In the event where we receive a high number of applications, applicants will receive an update on their status within 5 weeks of the close of the window. As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination. Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment. If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at Careers.gov.technicalhelp@psd.gov.sg for assistance.

About Ministry of Education:The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation. The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well-rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.

Ministry of Education