Dr. Singh is the holder of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in Accounting and Finance awarded by the University of Lancaster in the United Kingdom. Currently serving his third term as Minister of Finance, Dr. Singh was first appointed as Minister of Finance on September 9, 2006 and served continuously in that capacity until May 2015. Before being appointed Minister in 2006, Dr. Singh served in several senior public finance capacities in Guyana’s civil service including as Director of Budget in the Ministry of Finance and Deputy Auditor General in the Office of the Auditor General. He also served concurrently in other capacities including as Chairman of the Governing Board of the GRA, member of the Governing Council of the University of Guyana and member of the Boards of Directors of several public sector corporations.