In this role, you will
1. Collaborate with SCDF Depts/Units and MHQ to improve payment efficiency and related KPIs.
2. Coordinate arrears management with both external (VITAL, FSSC, NSD) and internal (HRD, PU) stakeholders to maximise debt recovery.
3. Oversee administration of SCDF bank accounts to ensure operational continuity and compliance.
4. Assist Corporate Communications Department (CCD) and Operations Department (OPS) on matters pertaining to budgetary management and financial decision-making.
MHA - Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)
Desk Head 3
Permanent
Closing on 10 Apr 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
1. Generates monthly in-house Prompt Payment report for Depts/Units, and notify Desk Heads and Finance Officers of any necessary follow-ups.
2. Leverages on Vista Dashboard, update monthly Faster Payment performance to Depts/Units; Monitor invoice processing and facilitate payment process.
3. Seeks Senior Management (SM) approval for instalment plans; review/write off bad debts in line with MOF/AGD debt recovery policies, which jobholder needs to be familiar with. In collaboration with VITAL, MHQ and HRD, monitor and report different categories of arrears to SM.
4. Updates bank authorised officers and signatories; manage online banking access; provide financial and audit documents to MHQ/AGO.
5. Prepares OOE Budget for CCD and OPS in the annual Budget exercise; monitor and update expenditure status; check general claims for Department Officers.
What we are looking for
1. Proficient in excel and data visualisation tools. Analytical to support decision-making. Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
2. Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
3. Familiar with bank audit and online banking platform. Able to work independently under tight deadline.
4. Experienced in budget management. Meticulous to ensure accuracy in figures. Maintain good working relationship with dept officers.
About your application process
This job is closing on 10 Apr 2026.
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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