The Government Finance Function Office (GFFO) supports Ministry of Finance (MOF)’s role as a functional leader for the finance function in the Public Service. The focus of its work is to drive finance functional leadership development efforts in the public service that include strengthening the professional development of finance officers, setting the policies and practices on competency and functional requirements, and raising the performance of the finance function across the Whole of Government (WOG). You will be part of the team in GFFO that drives Finance and Internal Audit functional leadership development efforts in the Public Service by strengthening the professional development and engagement of Finance and IA officer’s and managing cross cutting risk areas related to Finance and IA across the WOG.

You will be involved in the following: • Build workforce capabilities by identifying key emerging competencies in line with broader industry trends and WOG priorities for the Public Sector Finance and IA officers e.g. of emerging capabilities include data analytics, digitalisation, and sustainability reporting/assurance • Strategize the adoption of the Finance Competency Framework and the Internal Audit Competency Framework and review of the learning and development roadmaps of finance and IA officers, supported by partnerships with Civil Service College and professional bodies • Plan for engagement events and initiatives to promote cohesiveness within the function and cascade messages from GFFO to officers on the ground • Strengthen risk management through the development of an Enterprise Risk Management Framework for the Finance and IA functions • Partner with senior management, finance leaders, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and obtain buy-in for new or revised policies related to professional development

Requirements [Functional/Technical Competencies] •Tertiary education in Accountancy, Business, or a related field • At least 2 years of relevant working experience in internal/external audit [Generic Competencies] • Ability to engage different stakeholder groups (e.g. senior management, finance leaders, finance middle managers) • People oriented and able to foster relationships with stakeholders for change management • Good communication, organisational, analytical and project management skills • Self-motivated, proactive, meticulous, and able to multi-task • Energetic, highly enthusiastic and willingness to learn • A good team player who is able to work in a fast paced and fluid environment • Demonstrate ability to lead and guide small teams on projects All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance.

The Accountant-General’s Department (AGD) plays an important role in making Singapore a better place through Finance. At AGD, we aim to be a future-ready leader in transforming Public Sector finance by putting finance at the heart of our decision-making. We do this through building a strong foundation in providing robust financial systems and processes that serve key stakeholders including our pensioners, vendors and the public sector. Our team of accounting professionals work at AGD and are deployed to the public agencies to deliver a wide range of financial and accounting-related services to the Public Service. Together we play a critical role in helping the Government achieve its fiscal and economic objectives through sound stewardship and governance.