[What the role is]
As Senior Manager or Manager (Budget) of the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA), you will support Assistant Director (Budget) in the management of the budgeting function.[What you will be working on]
Your key responsibilities include the following:
Set up and implement the relevant budgeting policies, processes and approving authorities for the CDA
Work with key stakeholders to secure funding support for CDA from parent Ministry and/or external funding agencies e.g. Ministry of Finance, including ensuring optimal budget allocation to the CDA divisions
Be involved in CDA’s annual budget exercises
Work with CDA divisions to ensure optimal utilisation of CDA’s budget
Perform financial analysis, budget planning and forecasts
Review funding papers put up by CDA divisions and provide inputs from the budgeting perspective
Be involved in the set up and subsequent implementation of CDA’s financial and budgeting systems Â
[What we are looking for]
Job Requirements
Tertiary qualification in Accountancy or Business and/or is a Chartered Accountant/Certified Public Accountant
At least 2 years of relevant experience in budget management in the public sector
Good working knowledge in the various types of public sector funding sources e.g. block budget, Reinvestment Fund, etc
Familiar with prevailing Finance Government Instruction Manuals as well as best practices in financial governance and control
Meticulous with numbers
Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Effective stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills to co-create solutions
Good team player
Independent and self-driven with the ability to multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Effective writing and presentation skills with a good command of English are preferred
Prior experience in Workday will be an added advantage