Assistant Director (IAD)

SKILLSFUTURE SINGAPORE AGENCY; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead their audit unit. Responsibilities include conducting audits, managing the whistleblowing hotline, and building strategic stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of relevant experience, strong technical and interpersonal skills, and will work collaboratively to enhance governance and risk management within the organization. This position offers a 2-year contract with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of internal audit experience in public and private sectors.
• Meticulous and resilient with strong analytical skills.
• Team player with ability to build good relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Internal Audit Unit and develop audit plans.
• Conduct audits and provide remediation recommendations.
• Manage whistleblowing hotline and strategic stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Verbal communication

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Aptitude in root cause analysis

Education

Certified Internal Auditor

Job description

Overview

What the role is

Internal Audit Department (IAD) is an independent and objective assurance function to evaluate the effectiveness of SSG’s governance, risk management and system of internal controls.

Under the scope of IAD’s assurance activities, we project manage/perform internal audits on SSG, to provide assurance on the safeguarding of assets and resources, effective and efficient deployment of resources, reliability of records and information, compliance with established policies, procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and the achievement of operational or programme objectives. Other activities undertaken by IAD include the management of SSG’s whistleblowing hotline and other compliance and advisory activities.

What you will be working on

Internal Audit Strategy

• Lead the Internal Audit Unit within the Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Division.
• Develop a strong understanding of the organisation’s financial, operational and strategic management to assist in the development of the internal audit plan.

Internal Audit Management and Delivery

• Conduct internal audits, provide recommendations to remediate issues identified and prepare internal audit reports.
• Manage projects outsourced to internal audit service providers to ensure timely project completion and that work was adequately carried out to meet the intended objectives.

Governance and Risk Management

• Provide control advisory to promote the adoption of good control practices across the organisation.
• Manage whistleblowing hotline and direct cases to the relevant investigating divisions.

Collaboration and Communication

• Establish and manage strategic relationships with key stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives
• Perform ad-hoc projects, where required, as directed by the Audit & Risk Committee and/or the Chief Executive of the organisation.

Others

• Secretariat to the Audit & Risk Committee.

What we are looking for

• Possess the required competencies to execute the job duties proficiently
• Minimum 10 years of internal audit and relevant experience, preferably with a combination of public and private sector experience.
• Relevant professional certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor will be advantageous.
• Meticulous, with strong technical skills and an aptitude in root cause analysis.
• Strong verbal communication and report writing skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with ability to influence and negotiate for resolution of issues in a collaborative manner.
• Resilient and able to adapt quickly in an environment with steep learning curve.
• A team player who is able to build good working relationship with co-workers and proactively strives to make positive contributions towards the development of the division and the organisation.

Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance and may be considered for an extension or be placed on a permanent tenure.

Candidates without the required qualifications but with relevant experience and competencies are welcome to apply. Candidates are encouraged to sign up for a Careers & Skills Passport (CSP) account and include your CSP public profile in your resume. Please check out www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg for details on the CSP.