Manager (MINDEF-related Agencies Governance)

You establish and review guiding principles, policies and frameworks that govern various types of expenditures disbursed to MINDEF-related agencies. You will also be responsible for providing finance assessments for MINDEF-related Organisations' (MROs') strategic reporting papers on their performance and strategic relevance. Responsibilities - Serve as desk head for a group of agencies and advise stakeholders on the MRO Corporate Governance Framework - Track and monitor MRO compliance with the MRO Corporate Governance Framework - Review MRO financials and conduct a review of the MRO grant funding framework -Maintain and update the corporate governance framework to adequately resource MROs in fulfilling MINDEF's objectives - Assess and recommend grant requests put up for approval by MROs and Sponsoring Agencies and disburse approved grant amounts in a timely manner - Assess financial statements in accordance with the latest Financial Reporting Standards - Provide staff support to Management as well as MROs, Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) and DSO National Laboratories (DSO) - Support digital-related or data analytics projects and assist in organising the annual MRO Community of Practice, where required Challenge(s) - Balancing the MROs' ability to comply with corporate governance requirements against the costs of compliance, so as not to impede their operational flexibility - Managing both detailed operational works, such as reviewing financial documents for grants, and strategic policy work, such as developing policies governing MROs - Maintaining a strong grasp of accountancy and corporate governance fundamentals Requirements - Education in Accountancy or a related field is preferred - At least 2 years of relevant experience in financial reporting, audit, governance or risk is preferred - Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce high-quality written work - Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple projects and work independently - Ability to maintain good working relationships with agencies and stakeholders (Applicants with no experience may apply.) Appointment will be commensurate with your experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.