Job Vacancies

About the role
You lead a team to formulate, review and implement guidelines to manage MINDEF-related Organisations (MROs).

What you will be working on

• Drive the development and review of the MRO funding framework so as to ensure that the MROs are resourced adequately to achieve MINDEF’s objectives
• Oversee MRO's performance management framework
• Handle grant-related matters
• Perform assessments for operating grants, rental grant and development grant, and seek grant approving authorities’ approval.
• Improve MRO audit performance
• Formulate, implement and review finance policies related to DSTA

Challenge(s)

• Balancing regulatory requirements with operational flexibility
• Ensuring MROs' financial sustainability
• Developing robust performance framework with sponsoring agencies

What we are looking for

• At least 6 years of supervisory experience in audit, management accounting or financial accounting
• Good knowledge of corporate governance is preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills

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About the role

You carry out finance-related matters for an overseas unit.

What you will be working on

• Monitor and document payments of reimbursement claims
• Handle remittance and various types of expenditure related to the unit's operations and personnel
• Prepare monthly finance reports for management reporting
• Support the finance branch with daily administrative functions
• Undertake other secondary duties as required

Challenge(s)

• Ensuring accuracy when managing all finance-related documents and processes
• Meeting strict finance deadlines

What we are looking for

• At least 2 years of work experience in a finance-related field
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

(You will be based overseas for this position.)

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About the role

You manage a division’s financial operations and implement internal controls, processes, and systems.

What you will be working on

• Manage budget planning and monitor financial performance
• Implement internal controls, processes, and systems
• Ensure compliance with governance standards
• Provide advice on procurement policies and resolve vendor issues
• Manage purchases and secure funding
• Serve as Treasurer and lead financial training initiatives
• Guide Army personnel on fund management and finance policies

Challenge(s)

• Balancing multiple financial responsibilities across various areas (budgeting, procurement, training)

What we are looking for

• Good interpersonal, analytical, communication, and writing skills
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Meticulous
• Active learning mindset

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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About the role

You oversee the capital budget and establishment accounting matters for the Digital and Intelligence Service (DIS).

What you will be working on

• Coordinate with various entities for budget and accounting alignment
• Consolidate, review, prioritise, and optimise budgets
• Undertake annual and quarterly reporting
• Support development of new capabilities as part of capital budgeting management
• Organise and coordinate the Command Workplan

Challenge(s)

• Sense-making across competing demands for budget and accounting priorities

What we are looking for

• Education in Finance or a related field
• At least 4 years of experience in Budgeting and Establishment Management
• Good communication skills
• Strong time management and planning abilities
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently
• Strong initiative
• Capacity to multi-task
• Ability to work under high-stress environments

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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About the role

You are responsible for optimising Defence Budget (DB) utilisation while ensuring wise and prudent spending, and executing fund management and cashflow decisions.

What you will be working on

• Conduct in-depth analysis and provide recommendations for efficient use of resources
• Manage the organisation's budget and work closely with key stakeholders
• Balance competing strategic needs with resource constraints
• Apply and implement digitalisation/automation solutions to improve processes

Challenge(s)

• Optimising budget utilisation while maintaining prudent spending

What we are looking for

• Education in Accountancy, Finance, Banking, or Business Administration
• At least 3 years of work experience in policy or finance is preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Data analytical/digitalisation/automation skills are advantageous
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation and analytical skills
• Proactive and resourceful approach to innovate and drive new ideas and change

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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About the role

You manage the planning, financial control, and management of the fund in the Command.

What you will be working on

• Forecast and track expenditure and budget utilisation
• Ensure timely submission of Multi-year Budget planning, Annual Budget planning, and Quarterly Budget Reviews
• Manage daily operations and purchasing requirements
• Approve requirements, procurements, and other payment transactions
• Advocate good finance practices
• Coordinate with stakeholders and monitor contractor payments

Challenge(s)

• Staying familiar with industry best practices for finance and procurement processes
• Ensuring governance and compliance with procurement processes and procedures
• Maintaining high standards of professionalism and integrity in a unique work environment

What we are looking for

• Education in Business Administration or Accountancy-related field
• At least 5 years of working experience
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Quality customer service orientation
• Meticulous attention to detail

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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About the role

You manage and advise on all finance matters related to a unit and its sub-units.

What you will be working on

• Manage and advise on finance matters
• Implement internal controls, processes, and finance systems
• Ensure sound governance of funds and resources
• Align financial management with operations and training needs

Challenge(s)

• Understanding operations and training needs to effectively manage financial resources

What we are looking for

• Education in Finance or a related field
• Good knowledge of accrual and cost accounting as well as contract management
• Meticulous
• Good communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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About the role
You oversee resource management and budget allocation within the Formation while serving as an advisor to finance and compliance matters.

What you will be working on

• Manage formation resource and fund budget
• Optimise fund utilisation
• Handle unit-related funds
• Ensure compliance with financial policies
• Advise on financial matters
• Support operational objectives

Challenge(s)

• Being knowledgeable of MINDEF/SAF's existing financial policies, procedures and system

What we are looking for

• Education in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration
• At least 2 years of experience in finance is preferred
• Positive mindset and ready-to learn attitude
• Good communication skills
• Strong writing abilities

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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About the role

You oversee and optimise the budget and investment returns for Information Technology (IT) projects.

What you will be working on

• Track annual budgets allocated to IT projects
• Maintain the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) library and monitor the delivery of KPIs by project teams
• Provide regular updates and recommendations on project prioritisation to management
• Manage the department's operational budget and expenses

Challenge(s)

• Tracking and analysing expenditure trends in a rapidly evolving technological landscape
• Proposing strategic investments and divestments for long-term resource allocation

What we are looking for

• Education in Business, Finance, Computer Science/Engineering, Information Systems, Information Resource Management, or related field
• At least 2 years of managerial and finance-related experience is preferred
• Prior work experience in Portfolio Management, Enterprise Strategic Planning, Performance Management, Budget Planning, or Enterprise Architecture and Governance is advantageous
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and/or other data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Qlik Sense)

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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About the role

You work in the Investment Office (The SAVER-Premium Fund Department), responsible for investing and managing the retirement fund of SAF servicemen, focusing on fixed income and external fund management.

What you will be working on

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative fixed income investment strategy research
• Monitor fixed income markets and contribute to strategic and tactical asset allocation ideas
• Analyse and advise the Board and MINDEF senior management on Fund assets' performance and investment
• Provide research to help formulate internal investment strategies
• Research, assess, and propose external fund managers (fixed income)
• Review existing fund managers
• Participate in investment operation processes and ad-hoc projects

Challenge(s)

• Maintaining a good understanding of the global economy and investment landscape

What we are looking for

• Education in Economics, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, or Business
• CFA, MBA, or other advanced qualifications is highly preferred
• At least 6 years of work experience in investment management industry is preferred
• Ability to engage senior level management
• Good written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation skills
• Strong understanding of financial and investment products

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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About the role

You work in the Investment Office (The SAVER-Premium Fund Department), responsible for investing and managing the retirement fund of SAF servicemen, focusing on quantitative macroeconomic and investment strategy research.

What you will be working on

• Conduct quantitative macroeconomic and investment strategy research
• Monitor markets and macro issues
• Design and implement multi-asset global investment quantitative research
• Contribute to tactical asset allocation ideas
• Develop and maintain frameworks for portfolio construction and diversification
• Drive investment research using quantitative analysis/models
• Support investment policy formulation and risk management capabilities
• Establish frameworks to guide future quantitative investment analysis processes
• Participate in investment operation processes and ad-hoc projects

Challenge(s)

• Maintaining a good understanding of the global economy and investment landscape

What we are looking for

• Education in Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, or Finance
• CFA, MBA, or other advanced qualifications is highly preferred
• At least 8 years of work experience in quantitative research and analysis is preferred
• Ability to engage senior level management
• Good written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation skills
• Strong understanding of financial and investment products
• Proficiency in quantitative analysis and modeling

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.