Senior Associate/Associate
11 hours ago
singapore
Ministry of Finance
Full-time
US$60,000 - US$90,000 Contract
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What the role is: As a Social Programmes (SP) officer in MOF, you will work closely with social ministries and other agencies to identify new trends and review policies that have a direct impact on the lives and future of Singaporeans. You will partner agencies in budget planning and allocation and implement social policies to achieve Whole-of-Government objectives, while ensuring fiscal sustainability and optimal use of resources.
What you will be working on: In the Social Programmes team, you will manage the budget of one of the social Ministries. You can expect to be exposed to a diverse and highly-challenging range of issues. This includes working closely with the ministry on (i) the annual budget process and need for manpower, (ii) reviewing national policies, and (iii) evaluating major projects. The job will develop your skills in policy thinking, data analysis, and managing multiple stakeholders.If you share our passion in shaping a better Singapore, we welcome you to join us.
What we are looking for:
Background in finance, economics and/or accounting will be an added advantage
Keen interest in and passion for public policy work
Be intellectually curious and willing to explore new issues
Self-initiated and resourceful individual, able to operate in a fast-changing policy environment
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work in teams and with internal and external stakeholders
Comfortable with working with numbers and data; experience in quantitative analysis will be an added advantage
Familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint
About Ministry of Finance The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is responsible for managing Singapore’s fiscal policies and the structure of its economy. We work to maintain international standards and best practices in areas such as company law, accounting standards, and corporate governance principles. We aim to advance the well-being and development of Singapore by:
achieving a balanced budget through prudent and sustainable fiscal policies;
ensuring the prudent investment of the government's reserves and other public funds;
setting out policies for government procurement, customs regulation, accounting standards and business regulation;
fostering a regulatory environment conducive to business and enterprise;
and ensuring that businesses operating within Singapore's jurisdiction are compatible with international standards and practices, in areas such as company law, accounting standards and corporate governance principles.
What you will be working on: In the Social Programmes team, you will manage the budget of one of the social Ministries. You can expect to be exposed to a diverse and highly-challenging range of issues. This includes working closely with the ministry on (i) the annual budget process and need for manpower, (ii) reviewing national policies, and (iii) evaluating major projects. The job will develop your skills in policy thinking, data analysis, and managing multiple stakeholders.If you share our passion in shaping a better Singapore, we welcome you to join us.
What we are looking for:
Background in finance, economics and/or accounting will be an added advantage
Keen interest in and passion for public policy work
Be intellectually curious and willing to explore new issues
Self-initiated and resourceful individual, able to operate in a fast-changing policy environment
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work in teams and with internal and external stakeholders
Comfortable with working with numbers and data; experience in quantitative analysis will be an added advantage
Familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint
About Ministry of Finance The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is responsible for managing Singapore’s fiscal policies and the structure of its economy. We work to maintain international standards and best practices in areas such as company law, accounting standards, and corporate governance principles. We aim to advance the well-being and development of Singapore by:
achieving a balanced budget through prudent and sustainable fiscal policies;
ensuring the prudent investment of the government's reserves and other public funds;
setting out policies for government procurement, customs regulation, accounting standards and business regulation;
fostering a regulatory environment conducive to business and enterprise;
and ensuring that businesses operating within Singapore's jurisdiction are compatible with international standards and practices, in areas such as company law, accounting standards and corporate governance principles.