Senior Manager/ Manager (Finance & Budget)

The Manager/Senior Manager Finance will provide finance matters support to the Crisis Strategy and Operations Group (CSOG) operations and projects. Key responsibilities include budgeting, financial controlling and reporting for CSOG, while partnering with operations project teams to manage the budget utilisation. The role will ensure that the divisional processes comply with MOH policies, procedures and government instruction manual, and drive ad-hoc projects when required. 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.

• Responsible for the budgeting and reporting for CSOG, including finance calls for returns, including variance analysis, year-end closing reports and GFS audit. • Review, consolidate and manage the CSOG budget and cashflow requirements. • Monitor the budget utilization by projects, divisions and branches and manage issues promptly. • Champion data analysis, insights and updates to management and various stakeholders. • Guide the CSOG’s project owners on budgetary concept and advise on financial matters. • Review and provide inputs to budget requests. • Support operations on contingency budget for emergency and crisis readiness. • Ensure that accounting transactions are correctly posted, comply with MOH policies, procedures and government instruction manual.

Requirements: • Tertiary Qualification in Accountancy, Finance or related field. • 8 years of experience in finance/accounting role with at least 3 years’ experience in budgeting and management reporting. • Experience in public sector finance, budgetary policies and grant management is an advantage. • A team player with good writing and strong communication skills. • Able to work independently and responsible. • Strong analytical skills and meticulous with an eye for details Key Competencies Required: • Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements – Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to support the crafting of sound policy recommendations; ability to grasp timelines, operating context and ground realities. • Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working. • Working Effectively with Stakeholders – Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose. • Improving & Innovating – Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.