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About the role
You drive strategic budget planning for Air Engineering and Logistics Department (AELD) and support the Head Air Engineering and Logistics' financial responsibilities while leading a team.

What you will be working on

• Plan and secure operations budget requirements
• Support current readiness and long term build up plans for the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) maintenance and supplies operations, plans with sustainable ops cost growth
• Oversee departmental resource budget allocation
• Coordinate with external financial agencies for finance policies and governance matters and provides support to all financial studies, policy reviews

Challenge(s)

• Managing limited financial resources while meeting operational requirements
• Understanding the RSAF operations to effectively prioritise platform and system needs
• Maintaining comprehensive knowledge of finance, procurement, and logistics policies

What we are looking for

• Education in Finance, Accountancy, Business Administration or Engineering
• At least 6 years of relevant experience
• Strategic thinking abilities
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal capabilities
• Meticulous approach
• Multi-tasking abilities
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• SAP knowledge is preferred

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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About the role
You lead a team to formulate, review and implement guidelines to manage MINDEF-related Organisations (MROs).

What you will be working on

• Drive the development and review of the MRO funding framework so as to ensure that the MROs are resourced adequately to achieve MINDEF’s objectives
• Oversee MRO's performance management framework
• Handle grant-related matters
• Perform assessments for operating grants, rental grant and development grant, and seek grant approving authorities’ approval.
• Improve MRO audit performance
• Formulate, implement and review finance policies related to DSTA

Challenge(s)

• Balancing regulatory requirements with operational flexibility
• Ensuring MROs' financial sustainability
• Developing robust performance framework with sponsoring agencies

What we are looking for

• At least 6 years of supervisory experience in audit, management accounting or financial accounting
• Good knowledge of corporate governance is preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills

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About the role
You are responsible for assisting in the management of funds allocated to a training institute, overseeing contracts and their appointment holders, and providing advice on Finance processes and guidelines to units.

What you will be working on

• Oversee and manage the operational budget
• Ensure accurate financial records and proper closure of accounts at the end of each financial year
• Take charge of the financial management system (NGPS) and coordinate the appointment of financial officers in relevant systems
• Provide guidance and support to financial officers on purchasing and payment processes
• Act as secretariat and organise and manage meetings, prepare necessary documents and record minutes
• Assist in various contract-related tasks, such as communicating with relevant parties about renewing contracts and assisting with contract reviews
• Serve as Point Of Contact (POC) for audit projects
• Manage a finance executive and assist in managing Full-Time National Servicemen (NSFs) assigned to the branch

Challenge(s)

• Responding to and dealing with queries from various stakeholders effectively while handling sensitive information tactfully
• Working independently with multiple stakeholders while ensuring compliance with finance and procurement/contracts guidelines and principles

What we are looking for

• Education in Finance, Economics or Accounting is preferred
• Experience in procurement or contract management is advantageous
• Thorough understanding of finance, contract, and procurement guidelines
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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About the role

You oversee the capital budget and establishment accounting matters for the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS).

What you will be working on

• Coordinate with various entities for budget and accounting alignment
• Consolidate, review, prioritise, and optimise budgets
• Undertake annual and quarterly reporting
• Support development of new capabilities as part of capital budgeting management
• Organise and coordinate the Command Workplan

Challenge(s)

• Sense-making across competing demands for budget and accounting priorities

What we are looking for

• Education in Finance or a related field
• At least 4 years of experience in Budgeting and Establishment Management
• Good communication skills
• Strong time management and planning abilities
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently
• Strong initiative
• Capacity to multi-task
• Ability to work under high-stress environments

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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About the role

You are responsible for optimising Defence Budget (DB) utilisation while ensuring wise and prudent spending, and executing fund management and cashflow decisions.

What you will be working on

• Conduct in-depth analysis and provide recommendations for efficient use of resources
• Manage the organisation's budget and work closely with key stakeholders
• Balance competing strategic needs with resource constraints
• Apply and implement digitalisation/automation solutions to improve processes

Challenge(s)

• Optimising budget utilisation while maintaining prudent spending

What we are looking for

• Education in Accountancy, Finance, Banking, or Business Administration
• At least 3 years of work experience in policy or finance is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Data analytical/digitalisation/automation skills are advantageous
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation and analytical skills
• Proactive and resourceful approach to innovate and drive new ideas and change

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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About the role
You strategically plan and effectively manage the Capability Development, and research and technology budgets to support both the short-term and long-term build-up plans for the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS).

What you will be working on

• Plan strategic budgets and manage financial resources
• Apply and implement digitalisation and automation solutions through Data Analytics (DA) and/or Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• Support finance audits

Challenge(s)

• Projecting accurate budgets and optimising resource allocation based on the budget forecast

What we are looking for

• Education in Finance, Economics, Statistics or Business Studies
• Prior experience in related field is advantageous
• Strong analytical skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Presentation and communication skills
• Knowledge in SAP financial systems, Microsoft Office, Qliksense, Power BI is advantageous

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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About the role

You manage and advise on all finance matters related to a unit and its sub-units.

What you will be working on

• Manage and advise on finance matters
• Implement internal controls, processes, and finance systems
• Ensure sound governance of funds and resources
• Align financial management with operations and training needs

Challenge(s)

• Understanding operations and training needs to effectively manage financial resources

What we are looking for

• Education in Finance or a related field
• Good knowledge of accrual and cost accounting as well as contract management
• Meticulous
• Good communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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About the role
You oversee resource management and budget allocation within the Formation while serving as an advisor to finance and compliance matters.

What you will be working on

• Manage formation resource and fund budget
• Optimise fund utilisation
• Handle unit-related funds
• Ensure compliance with financial policies
• Advise on financial matters
• Support operational objectives

Challenge(s)

• Being knowledgeable of MINDEF/SAF's existing financial policies, procedures and system

What we are looking for

• Education in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration
• At least 2 years of experience in finance is preferred
• Positive mindset and ready-to learn attitude
• Good communication skills
• Strong writing abilities

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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About the role

You work in the Investment Office (The SAVER-Premium Fund Department), responsible for investing and managing the retirement fund of SAF servicemen, focusing on quantitative macroeconomic and investment strategy research.

What you will be working on

• Conduct quantitative macroeconomic and investment strategy research
• Monitor markets and macro issues
• Design and implement multi-asset global investment quantitative research
• Contribute to tactical asset allocation ideas
• Develop and maintain frameworks for portfolio construction and diversification
• Drive investment research using quantitative analysis/models
• Support investment policy formulation and risk management capabilities
• Establish frameworks to guide future quantitative investment analysis processes
• Participate in investment operation processes and ad-hoc projects

Challenge(s)

• Maintaining a good understanding of the global economy and investment landscape

What we are looking for

• Education in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or Finance
• CFA, MBA, or other advanced qualifications is highly preferred
• At least 8 years of work experience in quantitative research and analysis is preferred
• Ability to engage senior level management
• Good written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation skills
• Strong understanding of financial and investment products
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis and modeling

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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