As an Executive/ Senior Executive under the Higher Education and Skills Finance Branch in the Finance and Procurement Division, you will be responsible for the smooth and effective management of MOE’s budget for the Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs). You will also provide general administrative support for grant disbursements to IHLs and Statutory Boards (SBs).
Ministry of Education
Executive/ Senior Executive, Higher Education and Skills Finance
Contract
Closing on 26 Oct 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
• Compile budget submissions from IHLs and SBs and provide high-level assessments of the overall budget request on an annual and medium-term basis
• Track budget utilisation and provide variance analysis reports for timely and accurate reporting
• Perform the full spectrum of financial duties which include prompt disbursement of recurrent and development grants in compliance with stipulated financial guidelines, tracking and monitoring of these expenditure and monthly reconciliation of accounts
• Provide timely advice to IHLs and SBs on budget matters, financial policies and grant disbursement processes
• Co-ordinate replies to auditors on queries relating to IHL sector expenditure for annual audits of the Government Financial Statements
We welcome individuals with or without work experience to apply for the position.
What we are looking for
• Relevant experience in finance, data analysis and general administration work would be an advantage
• A dynamic team player with good communication and interpersonal skills, organisation skills and the ability to multi-task in a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Comfortable with data processing and analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination.
Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment.
If you are facing issues submitting your application through the Careers@Gov portal, please contact us at Careers.gov.technicalhelp@psd.gov.sg for assistance.
About your application process
This job is closing on 26 Oct 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 Ministry of Education or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry of Education
The wealth of a nation lies in its people - their commitment to country and community, their willingness to strive and persevere, their ability to think, achieve and excel. Our future depends on our continually renewing and regenerating our leadership and citizenry, building upon the experience of the past, learning from the circumstances of the present, and preparing for the challenges of the future. How we bring up our young at home and teach them in school will shape Singapore in the next generation.
The mission of the Education Service is to mould the future of the nation, by moulding the people who will determine the future of the nation. The Service will provide our children with a balanced and well-rounded education, develop them to their full potential, and nurture them into good citizens, conscious of their responsibilities to family, society and country.
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