Manager (MINDEF-related Agencies Governance)

What The Role Is You establish and review guiding principles, policies and frameworks that govern various types of expenditures disbursed to MINDEF-related agencies. You will also be responsible for providing finance assessments for MINDEF-related Organisations' (MROs') strategic reporting papers on their performance and strategic relevance.

What You Will Be Working On

• Serve as desk head for a group of agencies and advise stakeholders on the MRO Corporate Governance Framework
• Track and monitor MRO compliance with the MRO Corporate Governance Framework
• Review MRO financials and conduct a review of the MRO grant funding framework
• Maintain and update the corporate governance framework to adequately resource MROs in fulfilling MINDEF's objectives
• Assess and recommend grant requests put up for approval by MROs and Sponsoring Agencies and disburse approved grant amounts in a timely manner
• Assess financial statements in accordance with the latest Financial Reporting Standards
• Provide staff support to Management as well as MROs, Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and DSO National Laboratories (DSO)
• Support digital-related or data analytics projects and assist in organising the annual MRO Community of Practice, where required

Challenge(s)

• Balancing the MROs' ability to comply with corporate governance requirements against the costs of compliance, so as not to impede their operational flexibility
• Managing both detailed operational works, such as reviewing financial documents for grants, and strategic policy work, such as developing policies governing MROs
• Maintaining a strong grasp of accountancy and corporate governance fundamentals

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Accountancy or a related field is preferred
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, audit, governance or risk is preferred
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce high-quality written work
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects and work independently
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with agencies and stakeholders

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.