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MINDEF

Manager (Contracts & Inventory Management)

MINDEF

Permanent

Closing on 25 Dec 2024

What the role is

You manage the planning, financial control and management of the fund in the Command.

What you will be working on

On this, you are responsible for the forecast and tracking of expenditure and budget utilisation based on the inputs from various stakeholders. You also ensure that the Multi-year Budget planning, Annual Budget planning and Quarterly Budget Reviews are submitted timely. You manage and oversee the daily operations and purchasing requirements which includes the approval of requirement, procurements, and other payment transactions, while advocating good finance practices. You need to coordinate with stakeholders and monitor payment for contractors. Your challenge lies in being familiar with industry best practices for finance and procurement processes and ensuring governance and compliance to procurement process and procedures. You need to maintain high standards of professionalism and integrity in a unique work environment.

What we are looking for

You must have a tertiary qualification in Business Administration or an Accountancy-related field with at least 5 years' working experience. Possession of strong communication, social, and interpersonal skills is essential. You must also demonstrate patience, tact, and quality customer service, along with meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.