[What the role is]
About EDB
The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.
For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg
About FRAP
As part of EDB’s continuous efforts to develop the suite of industries in Singapore, the Finance, Risk & Assurance and Procurement (FRAP) division is an imperative business partner to our officers in the industry and policy groups.
As a FRAP business partner, you will be responsible for providing advisory on the procure to pay value chain. You will also be part of a team that is responsible for the data management and implementation of FRAP systems, which is critical in ensuring that EDB has access to accurate and relevant data at all times to help drive operational decision-making, policy-making and strategic planning by Corporate Management and line divisions within EDB. As this role requires cross-functional partnership with various stakeholders, you will also get to learn about EDB’s business from the line divisions directly.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance and/or procurement professional looking to build their competencies and work alongside a fun and passionate team that greatly emphasizes on teamwork, open communication and diversity of perspectives.
[What you will be working on]
Processing payments for the Board’s expenses, including payment to suppliers, grant recipients and scholars and maintenance of supplier and customer records in financial system;Â
Processing reimbursement to staff for overseas trips and other claims;Â
Processing overseas centres’ expenses to suppliers;
Monitoring of accounts receivables, fixed assets and bank account at overseas centres;
Assessment and accounting for leases in accordance with FRS116
Supporting various statutory returns, budget exercise, management reports and ad-hoc projects;
Supporting financial systems enhancements and troubleshooting.
Analysis of bank transactions and complete monthly bank reconciliation;
Tasks will be assigned in accordance to the candidate’s experience and suitability.
[What we are looking for]
To meet the challenges of this role, you must be a Singaporean with the following attributes:
Basic book keeping knowledge;
Meticulous and patient;
Able to perform under time pressure;
Good interpersonal skills;
Proficiency in Microsoft applications and SAP/SAP Concur/Workday preferred.
Applicants may expect to receive an application outcome within 8 weeks of application date.
