AO/SAO/AD (Procurement & Contracts Audit Department)

Auditor-General's Office; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auditor-General's Office is seeking a candidate to join the Procurement & Contracts Audit Department. You will assist senior directors in auditing procurement and construction projects across ministries and public entities, performing risk assessments, planning audits, and delivering findings to strengthen governance.

Ideal candidates hold engineering or related qualifications and at least 1 year of relevant procurement or project management experience, with a good grasp of government

Qualifications

• Singapore Citizen with tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of procurement, contracts management or project management experience on development/construction projects.
• Familiarity with government procurement policies, rules, guidelines, and GeBIZ is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk assessment and develop detailed audit plans for procurement projects.
• Execute audits of procurement processes and construction-related activities.
• Prepare management letters on audit findings and improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Education

Engineering

Quantity Surveying

Project and Facilities Management

Tools

GeBIZ

Job description

What the role is:

The Auditor-General's Office (AGO) is an independent organ of state and the national auditor. Our mission is to audit and report to the President and Parliament on the proper accounting and use of public resources to enhance public accountability and help strengthen the financial governance of the public service. AGO conducts various audits and our observations include system weaknesses, non-compliance with control procedures or legislation, and instances of excess, extravagance, or gross inefficiency leading to waste in the use of public funds and resources. We are looking for candidates who possess drive for achievements, excellent analytical abilities, communication and interpersonal skills.

What you will be working on:

You will be part of the Procurement & Contracts Audit Department (PCAD) and will assist the Group Director and Audit Director in carrying out audits of procurement, including development/construction projects, by the government ministries, statutory boards and other public entities to ascertain whether procurement was carried out in accordance with the principles, relevant rules and guidelines. Your responsibilities will include performing risk assessment, developing detailed audit plans, executing the audits, and preparing management letters on audit findings.

What we are looking for:

• Requirementsa) Singapore Citizen
• b) Tertiary qualifications in discipline such as Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Project and Facilities Management
• c) Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in procurement, and/or contracts management/ project management involving development/construction projects or its equivalent
• d) Familiarity with government procurement policies, rules, guidelines, process, procedures and GeBIZ is preferred
• e) Possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills, as well as verbal and communication skills.

We welcome experienced professionals who want to make a difference to both your career and the Public Sector to join us in enhancing the public accountability of the Nation. Remuneration and position offered will depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience. For applicants with more years of experience, you may be assigned supervisory responsibilities for selected projects where you will need to coach and supervise junior team members. You may also be required to review the audit working papers prepared by your team members to ensure they meet the audit objectives and documentation standards.

Serving Public Officers:

Serving public service officers with the relevant experience or a keen interest may also apply to join AGO. Candidates need to demonstrate proficiency in English through the provision of supporting documents such as GCE 'O'/'A' level results, or other relevant supporting documents.

About Auditor-General's Office:

The Auditor-General's Office (AGO) is an independent organ of state and the national auditor. Our mission is to audit and report to the President and Parliament on the proper accounting and use of public resources to enhance public accountability. AGO conducts various audits and our observations include system weaknesses, non-compliance with control procedures or legislation, and instances of excess, extravagance, or gross inefficiency leading to waste in the use of public funds and resources. We are looking for candidates who possess good leadership qualities, strong drive for achievements, excellent analytical abilities, communication and interpersonal skills.