Senior Assistant Director (Finance & Procurement)

You will be part of the new Finance & Procurement Department, which manages Parliament Secretariat’s finance, procurement and governance functions. The Department is responsible for providing strategic advice to senior management, ensuring prudent resource management, strengthening financial controls and procurement governance, and driving effective, compliant and value-for-money outcomes. Responsibilities Finance • Lead budget planning, resource allocation, financial forecasting and performance reporting to support organisational objectives. • Provide financial advice to senior management and business units on plans, funding requirements, risks and resource implications. • Oversee finance operations, policies, systems and internal controls to ensure accuracy, timeliness, compliance and operational effectiveness. • Engage business units on finance matters and provide professional guidance, support and training where required. Procurement • Lead the formulation and management of procurement policies, strategies, compliance frameworks, processes, governance and system enhancements. • Provide advice on tenders, quotations and procurement matters to business units to ensure compliance with Government procurement policies and procedures to achieve effective and timely procurement of goods and services to support Parliament’s operations. • Drive digitalisation initiatives for procurement processes and management reporting. • Provide advice and guidance to officers on procurement methods and guidelines. Internal Governance • Manage and coordinate internal and external audits to ensure timely response to the auditor and follow-up by the business units. • Review the effectiveness of internal controls, identify risk areas and recommend practical improvements to strengthen governance and risk management. Others • Lead and develop the Finance and Procurement team, fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. • Participate in departmental, cross-functional and agency-wide initiatives, projects and strategic reviews as assigned. Requirements • Relevant training in finance, accounting or business-related discipline. • Minimum 8 years of relevant working experience, preferably in public sector. • Sound knowledge of financial management, budget administration, procurement and governance. • Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and influence decisions. • Preferably with experience in managing teams, driving process improvements and supporting change or digitalisation initiatives. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. • Ability to multitask and work effectively under tight timelines. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Only Singaporeans need apply.