Assistant Director (Internal Audit)

Singapore Food Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Food Agency is seeking an Assistant Director in the Internal Audit Department to lead or conduct audits and advisory projects across SFA’s operations. You will support governance, risk management, and internal controls, with opportunities to engage in investigations from whistleblowing channels and liaise with authorities.

You will gain exposure to Singapore's food safety ecosystem, visiting farms, laboratories, and inspection activities while promoting continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in accounting or business with auditing exposure.
• At least 5 years of internal/external audit experience; IT audit or investigations considered advantageous.
• Working knowledge of data analytics and digital tools adoption.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, governance and regulatory compliance.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CA, CISA, or CFE are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support Head/IA in developing internal audit workplans and risk assessments.
• Plan, execute and deliver audits in line with approved workplans and standards.
• Analyse audit findings and present recommendations to senior management and the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Provide secretariat support for Audit and Risk Committee meetings.
• Advise management on strengthening internal controls, systems and processes.
• Oversee outsourced audit services when required and ensure deliverables meet quality standards.
• Participate in internal audit transformation initiatives and collaborate with other agencies.

Skills

Auditing

Internal controls

Data analytics

Communication skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

Job description

What the role is:

At the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), we are passionate about ensuring and securing a sustainable supply of safe food for Singapore. As an Assistant Director in the Internal Audit (IA) Department, you will play a pivotal role in leading or conducting audits, as well as advisory projects across SFA's operations. This position supports the Audit and Risk Committee in overseeing governance, risk management and internal controls.

You will bring proven expertise in auditing and internal controls, delivering value-adding audits with minimal supervision considering SFA's strategic, financial, ethical and regulatory risks. Your responsibilities will include ensuring continuous improvement of SFA's governance processes and internal controls. You may be called upon to perform special investigations arising from the whistleblowing channel and to liaise with relevant authorities.

Joining our IA team, you will gain a unique exposure to Singapore's food safety and security ecosystem, while continuously growing both professionally and personally. Your role will take you beyond traditional audit work - from visiting local farms and fisheries to exploring food testing laboratories and understanding food establishment inspections. We are an experienced and innovative IA team dedicated to continuous improvement and close collaboration with Public Sector agencies to enhance governance and IA across the Public Sector. If you are driven and keen to make an impact in audit transformation, join us!

What you will be working on:

• Support Head/IA in the development of internal audit workplans
• Plan, execute and deliver comprehensive audits in line with approved workplans, ensuring timely completion and compliance with audit standards
• Analyse audit findings, prepare reports and present recommendations to senior management and Audit and Risk Committee
• Provide secretariat support for Audit and Risk Committee meetings
• Provide advisory and consulting to management on enhancing internal controls, systems and processes
• Oversee the procurement and management of outsourced audit services, when required
• Participate in internal audit transformation initiatives to promote digitalisation and drive continuous improvement, as well as collaborate with other agencies to share and improve internal audit best practices
• Support ad-hoc assignments, investigations and other related work as required

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in accountancy or business. Other relevant tertiary qualifications will be considered if you have experience in internal audit or related work.
• At least 5 years of internal/ external audit experience, with exposure to areas such as IT audit, fraud or investigations considered advantageous. Prior experience in auditing or operations involving large-scale warehouse and logistics functions is a plus.
• Working knowledge of data analytics, and experience driving business transformation and adoption of digital tools
• Good understanding of internal controls, corporate governance, regulatory compliance and knowledge of internal auditing techniques and standards
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CA, CISA and CFE will be advantageous
• Self-motivated, independent and a strong team player
• Possess strong analytical, project management and interpersonal skills
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills

About Singapore Food Agency

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is a new Statutory Board formed under the 'Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) to oversee food safety and security. The SFA will serve as the single point of contact for public feedback on food-related issues, and strengthen management of foodborne disease outbreaks to protect public health.The SFA will also facilitate more business-friendly regulations with oversight of all food safety policies and consolidation of food laboratory capabilities to deepen competencies in food diagnostics, and research and development in food safety.