Accountant (Town Councils' operations)

6 days ago


Singapore Ministry of Defence Singapore Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Housing and Development Board

Permanent/Contract

Closing in 2 day(s)

What the role is

The Town Council Secretariat (TCS) assists the Ministry of National Development (MND) in overseeing and monitoring the Town Councils' (TCs) operations, governance, and financial matters. The department formulates and reviews policies related to TCs, including TCs Act, Rules, Regulations and Orders. It also reviews and checks on TCs' performance to ensure TCs' compliance with financial regulations in support of TCs' governance and operations.

What you will be working on

You will join a team responsible for monitoring the TCs' financial performance and ensure their compliance to the legal and regulatory requirements. You will assist MND to review the financial statements prepared by TCs, assess TCs' claims for government grants, attend to financial matters relating to TCs, manage systems development projects and formulate work processes. You will also be required to prepare reports, present to management and coordinate with relevant agencies for data collection.

What we are looking for

You should have background in Accountancy or be registered as a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, and preferably with at least 2 years of audit experience. You should be a self-driven individual who is meticulous, with strong financial knowledge and problem-solving skills and the ability to perform under pressure and possess strong analytical and communication skills.
All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted for the position within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting

About Housing and Development Board

We are Singapore's public housing authority and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development. We take pride in creating homes and towns that form a quality living environment for the young and old. Throughout the years, our continuous innovation and upgrading programmes have ensured that the heartland remain our cherished home.
Join us in making a difference to the heartlands and communities that matter to us. Take on the challenge of shaping the nation's skyline and landscape. With the wide range of opportunities available in HDB, you play an integral part in redefining the future of public housing and improving the lives of Singaporeans.

About your application process

This job is closing in 2 day(s).

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within Housing and Development Board or the wider Public Service.



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