To oversee the financial and contractual integrity of CDA’s outsourced training operations. This officer is responsible for overseeing contract utilisation, tracking expiry timelines, and ensuring timely renewals or closures. They monitor vendor performance against financial benchmarks, administer liquidated damages and clawbacks, and support audit and compliance reviews. Additionally, they manage the processing of course fees, fines, and application payments, while maintaining strict adherence to financial procedures.
MHA - Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)
Contract and Finance Officer
Contract
Closing on 31 Dec 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
Contract Oversight: Manage and track all contractual obligations tied to outsourced training components, including monitoring contract utilisation, expiry timelines, and ensuring timely renewals or closures.
Vendor Performance Monitoring: Assess supplier performance against financial and operational benchmarks, identify risks, and ensure compliance with contract terms.
Financial Transaction Processing: Collect and process course fees, fines, application payments, and other training-related financial transactions in accordance with established procedures.
Audit and Compliance Support: Support internal and external audit reviews by maintaining accurate records and ensuring adherence to procurement and financial governance frameworks.
Clawback and Compensation Management: Administer liquidated damages, compensations, and clawbacks in line with financial and compliance guidelines.
Governance Reporting: Collaborate with the SAD and Head Personnel to report on contract statuses, vendor performance, and financial compliance, contributing to CDA’s governance structure.
What we are looking for
Educational Qualifications
• A diploma or degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accountancy, or Contract Management.
• Professional certifications in procurement or contract administration (e.g., CIPS, Certified Contract Manager) will be an advantage.
Experience
• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in financial governance, procurement, or contract administration.
• Prior exposure to vendor performance monitoring, audit support, and financial transaction processing in a public sector or regulated environment is preferred.
Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of procurement frameworks, financial governance standards, and audit compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial systems, and contract management tools.
• Ability to interpret and apply contractual terms, including liquidated damages and clawback provisions.
Competencies
• Analytical and detail-oriented: Capable of tracking contract utilization, expiry timelines, and financial benchmarks accurately.
• Risk management and compliance mindset: Ensure adherence to procurement and financial governance frameworks.
• Communication and reporting skills: Able to prepare clear governance reports and liaise effectively with senior officers (e.g., SAD and Head Personnel).
About your application process
This job is closing on 31 Dec 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 MHA - Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) or the wider Public Service.
About MHA - Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)
The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) is a uniformed organisation under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The main role of SCDF is to provide fire-fighting, rescue and emergency ambulance services; mitigating hazardous materials incidents, as well as formulate, implement and enforce regulations on fire safety and civil defence shelter matters.
In 1982, the National Civil Defence Plan was launched which spearheaded the emergency preparedness for the nation. With the enactment of the Civil Defence Act in 1986, the SCDF was established as an independent organisation under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). In the same year, the Hotel New World collapse paved the way for joint operations between the SCDF and Singapore Fire Service (SFS). Due to the similarity in roles and functions, the SCDF and SFS were formally integrated on 15 April 1989.
Over the years, the SCDF has improved its life saving operations through innovations and programmes to enhance her fire-fighting, rescue capabilities and public education plans. The Light Fire Attack Vehicle (The Red Rhino) and Tracked Fire-Fighting Vehicle are some of the customized solutions which the force has developed to increase its operational capabilities. The SCDF also actively engages the local community through its wide-ranging public educational programmes and community-based activities to enhance the resilience and emergency preparedness of the civilian population.
Today, the Force is recognised by the population as a professional body of well-trained officers and men geared to respond to all types of life-threatening emergencies round-the-clock. An operationally ready SCDF, working hand-in-hand with a prepared and resilient population, helps to ensure that the nation is capable of handling any untoward eventualities.
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