Assistant Manager / Manager (Grant and Reserves Management) (CDA)

Communicable Diseases Agency

Fixed Terms

Closing on 29 Sep 2025

What the role is

As Assistant Manager or Manager (Grant and Reserves Management) of the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA), you will support Deputy Director (Finance) in the management of the grant and reserves management function of the CDA.

You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

What you will be working on

Your key responsibilities include the following:

Set up and implement CDA’s grants and reserves management policies, processes and approving authorities

Work with key stakeholders for the initiation of new grant schemes and the renewal of existing grant schemes

Work with key stakeholders on the design and administration of the grant schemes under CDA for the purpose of grant administration and to ensure proper governance

Work with key stakeholders to ensure grants received are utilised in accordance with the grantors’ frameworks and funding agreements and that there is proper and timely monitoring and reporting

Manage CDA’s treasury function

What we are looking for

Job Requirements

Tertiary qualification in Accountancy or Business and/or is a Chartered Accountant/Certified Public Accountant

At least 2 years of relevant experience in grant and/or reserves management in the public sector

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

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

Good team player

Independent and self-driven with the ability to multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Effective writing and presentation skills with a good command of English are preferred

Successful candidate will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

About Communicable Diseases Agency

The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) was established in 2025 as a statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) to serve as the central authority for public health policymaking to manage and control the threat of communicable diseases. This is aimed at strengthening Singapore's public health capabilities built during the COVID-19 response to ensure a unified command and coordinated approach across all situations, from routine disease control to future outbreaks. CDA safeguards the nation from communicable diseases through disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, vaccination programs, public education, and global health collaboration. Beyond domestic activities, the CDA aims to expand Singapore’s global outreach and foster collaboration with international partners.

About your application process

This job is closing on 29 Sep 2025.

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 apply for other roles within Communicable Diseases Agency or the wider Public Service.