Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director (Finance Policy & Analytics)

As an integral member of our Finance team, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for centrally driving finance policy reviews, analytics initiatives and transformation efforts. You will also oversee and manage MND’s budget and resourcing strategies, and coordinate MND Family level financial returns. Your scope of work will include (but not limited to) the following: • Lead finance policy reviews (e.g. budget management, fixed asset management and fees & charges) to improve governance while balancing risk and gain efficiencies (e.g. formulate policies, SOPs, best practices and guidelines/templates) • Provide timely advice and support on finance policies and procedures • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop innovative and strategic initiatives to drive higher finance service standards (e.g. data analytics, digitalise workflow, support system enhancements, adopt automation and machine learning) • Oversee and manage MND Family’s budget and resourcing strategies (e.g. plan and coordinate budget and resourcing exercises, perform budget utilisation analytics for management reporting, be programme evaluation liaison for Finance) • Coordinate, review and seek approval for Ministry Family level financial returns (e.g. year-end statements/reports for AGD, fees and charges returns to MOF) • Work with MND Family Agencies on the various activities across the full asset lifecycle from capitalisation of completed projects to disposal of retired assets to ensure compliance with financial policies. • Support timely year-end closing activities to ensure accurate financial reporting for MND Fixed Assets • Perform post-transaction analytics checks • Review systems access rights • Undertake ad hoc projects assigned as part of staff development • Relevant qualifications in Accountancy, Business, Finance or related discipline. • Preferably 3-5 years of relevant working experience. Related experience in the public sector is preferred. • Strong analytical and writing skills. • Positive working attitude, meticulous and organised. • Good interpersonal skills and able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Experience in data analytics/ visualisation tools and RPA software will be an advantage. • Ability to work independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities with tight timelines. • Proactive problem-solver who takes initiatives to improve processes