Manager (Finance) - Dieppe Barracks

What The Role Is You play a pivotal role in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance with policies, and supporting the financial health and procurement of the Formation.

What You Will Be Working On

• Manage and allocate financial budgets during the annual budgeting cycle and conduct quarterly budget reviews to ensure alignment with operational and training needs
• Process daily financial transactions, perform system tasks such as funds transfers, and monitor payment status for timely disbursement
• Ensure compliance with finance and procurement policies, review and approve purchases, and serve as a liaison for internal audit readiness
• Provide financial and procurement advisory to units, offering solutions to meet operational and logistical needs
• Maintain accurate financial and purchasing data, prepare quarterly and annual reports and support data analysis
• Train finance clerks on systems and procedures, disseminate new policies, and conduct quarterly finance and procurement forums
• Coordinate effectively with stakeholders across departments, procurement agencies, and external partners

Challenge(s)

• Staying updated on MINDEF/SAF's financial policies, procedures, and systems, and keeping abreast of changes in them
• Being firm yet tactful when handling finance and procurement matters with officers whilst adhering to finance and procurement guidelines

What We Are Looking For

• Education in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• At least 3 years of experience in a finance appointment is preferred
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, compliance frameworks, and reporting standards
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.