What the role is
Assistant Director / Deputy Director, Business Partnership
What you will be working on
As a Branch Head reporting to the Director of Finance, the officer’s responsibilities shall include:
• Lead a team to provide outstanding service delivery in Statutory Reporting, Financial Operations, Cash Management, Grants Administration, Tax and Procurement.
• Partner and guide internal stakeholders on internal financial processes to ensure compliance and seek continuous improvement based on feedback to enhance efficiency.
• Oversee the following areas:
- Statutory Reporting – audit liaison and timely issuance of group consolidated financial statements.
- Financial Operations - payments, collections, payroll processing and staff claims.
- Cash Management – bank reconciliation, bank account management and other banking matters.
- Grants Administration – claims processing and submission of fund request to funding agencies/ministries.
- Tax – filing of GST returns and working with tax consultants/IRAS on tax matters relating to overseas attachments.
- Procurement – provision of advisory and vetting services to procuring Departments to ensure that the activity is executed efficiently and in accordance with Procurement guidelines.
- Governance and risk management – identify risks and implement controls/action plan to close the gaps.
- Reporting and returns - timely and accurate reporting/submissions of returns to internal and external stakeholders, including to the Board.
• Ensure effective and efficient service delivery, in compliance with Government Instruction Manuals and standard operating procedures.
• Oversee and coordinate all audit activities related to Branch’s operations.
• Drive mindset of service excellence/transformation to achieve the corporate vision of a High-Performance Organisation.
• Mentor and motivate team members towards achieving professional growth and potential.
What we are looking for
• 8 to 10 years’ working experience in Financial Operations and Statutory Reporting.
• Candidates experienced in manging Government grants and Government Procurement will have an advantage.
• Experienced in leading a medium-sized team for at least 3 years.
• Educational background in Accountancy or Finance would be preferred.
• Candidates who possess relevant Accounting certifications (such as CA, CPA) will have an advantage.
• Strategic and critical thinking with a strong governance mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to design effective communication strategies and messages to influence and achieve desired organisational outcomes.
• Analytical and meticulous, with good monitoring and resource deployment/organization skills
All new appointments will be offered on contract basis. Your remuneration and appointment will commensurate accordingly with the relevant qualifications and work experience.
Interested candidates, please apply online with your detailed resume and copies of your transcripts at
https://www.careers.hrp.gov.sg/sap/bc/ui5_ui5/sap/ZGERCFA004/index.html?search-keyword=energy%20market%20authority#/JobDescription/14434652/91f7c252-23c8-1ede-b6f2-ae3d2d25727e
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
