This traineeship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial management and cost analysis within the public sector. You will be involved in activity-based costing initiatives, budget process improvements, and policy reviews for assets management. Through this role, you will develop competencies in financial analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Singapore Food Agency
Finance Traineeship [GRIT@Gov]
Traineeship
Closing on 25 Nov 2025Check if I'm eligible for GRIT@Gov
What the role is
What you will be working on
- You will support the implementation and refinement of activity-based costing models to improve cost allocation accuracy and transparency.
- You will assist on budgeting process improvements which will enhance efficiency and also aid the finance team in performing analysis
- You will assist asset verification exercises, and review asset management policies and processes within the organisation.
What we are looking for
We are looking for candidates with a degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting or related fields. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with financial modelling, budgeting, or cost analysis through internships, academic projects, or relevant coursework would be advantageous. We value candidates who demonstrate attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
About your application process
This job is closing on 25 Nov 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 Singapore Food Agency or the wider Public Service.
Eligibility for GRIT@Gov traineeship
The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service (GRIT@Gov) aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector.
All trainees must fulfil the following criteria:
- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident; and
- Graduated or graduating in 2024 or 2025 from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and other Educational Institutions (e.g. private universities and overseas institutions); or
- Graduated earlier from above institutions and completed National Service in 2024 or 2025.
Trainees who complete their studies from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) or other Educational Institutions within 2025 but who will only receive their qualification/certification award in 2026 are eligible for the programme as well.
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About Singapore Food Agency
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is a new Statutory Board formed under the ‘Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) to oversee food safety and security. The SFA will serve as the single point of contact for public feedback on food-related issues, and strengthen management of foodborne disease outbreaks to protect public health.
The SFA will also facilitate more business-friendly regulations with oversight of all food safety policies and consolidation of food laboratory capabilities to deepen competencies in food diagnostics, and research and development in food safety.
Learn more about Singapore Food Agency