Assistant Manager

2 weeks ago


CDA Novena Office Tower A Level, Singapore Public Service Division Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

[What the role is]

As Assistant Manager/Manager, Financial Reporting of the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA), you will support Deputy Director, Finance in the management of the finance function.

You will be working in a fast-paced and highly volatile environment that will require you to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities concurrently.

[What you will be working on]

You will play a key role in the Finance team of the CDA. Your key responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

  • Prepare / review monthly closing activities accurately and in a timely manner to facilitate the preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders in compliance with Government Instruction Manuals and standard operating procedures.

  • Ensure that transactions are properly recorded to align with reporting needs, and are in accordance to Statutory Board Financial Reporting Standards

  • Review monthly schedules prepared after month end and year-end closing

  • Prepare management reports including income and expenditure statement and balance sheet, as well as performing variance analysis and data analytics

  • Prepare annual financial statements for external audit

  • Prepare any required returns to Department of Statistics or Accountant-General's Department, and ensure that the submissions are accurate

  • Conduct analysis of financial performance, identify anomalies and potential risks, and provide recommendations for improvement.

  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on financial reporting and audit related matters

  • Be involved in the process of statutory and internal audits including follow-up on appropriate corrective and/or preventive actions

  • Identify areas to leverage on technology and develop capabilities to improve work processes and insights for financial analysis.

[What we are looking for]

Job requirements

  • Background in Accountancy and/or is a Chartered Accountant/Certified Public Accountant 

  • At least 2 years of experience in managing key finance functions and preparation of full set of accounts, including group accounts, of statutory boards or private sector companies as well as managing the external audit process is preferred.

  • Familiar with prevailing Statutory Board Financial Reporting Standards, Finance Government Instruction Manuals as well as best practices in financial governance and control

  • Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Committed with good working attitude and resilience to produce the desired results

  • Effective stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills to co-create solutions

  • Good team player and meticulous with numbers

  • Independent and self-driven with the ability to multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and perform under pressure and tight timelines

  • Prior experience in Workday will be an added advantage


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