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Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore

Assistant Director/Senior Assistant Director, Finance & Procurement

Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore

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What the role is

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) administers and enforces Singapore’s competition and consumer protection laws. Amongst various things, CCCS investigates and takes appropriate actions in cases infringing these laws, whilst at the same time provides effective advice to Government and public authorities on national needs and policies in competition and consumer protection matters. If you are keen to work in a dynamic organisation, apply for the following position in Finance & Procurement, Corporate Affairs Division, CCCS. You will join a team that is responsible for finance and procurement operations so as to ensure CCCS’s financial viability and to support CCCS’s strategic imperatives, while maintaining financial standards, governance and compliance.

What you will be working on

Your functions and duties include the following: - Review procurement and financial policies and guidelines in alignment with Government Instruction Manuals and Financial Circulars; - Assist in budget preparation, expenditure control and investment function; - Monitor budget utilisation and assist in management reporting; - Manage finance operations including payments, receipts, claims, grant administration, fixed assets and lease; - Assist in statutory financial reporting, governance and compliance as well as audit matters; - Manage procurement operations, including reviewing procurement submissions and providing guidance to divisions on procurement matters; - Involve in financial and procurement transformation matters, including identifying opportunities to streamline financial and procurement work processes

What we are looking for

Job Requirements Candidates must be keenly interested in financial operations to maintain financial health of CCCS, and should possess the following: • Background in Accountancy or related professional qualifications (such as ACCA) • At least 5 years of relevant experience • Good working knowledge of Statutory Board- Financial Reporting Standards and accrual accounting • Familiarity with relevant Government Instruction Manuals and Finance Circulars and experience with GeBiz, NFS@Gov or Fi@Gov will be advantageous • Meticulous, analytical, self-motivated and resourceful with strong oral and written communication skills • Able to work effectively in a team or independently

About Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (“CCCS”) administers and enforces the Competition Act (Cap. 50B) which empowers CCCS to investigate and adjudicate anti-competitive activities, issue directions to stop and/or prevent anti-competitive activities and impose financial penalties. CCCS is also the administering agency of the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act (Cap. 52A) or CPFTA which protects consumers against unfair trade practices in Singapore.