Assistant Director (Internal Audit)

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is seeking an Assistant Director in its Internal Audit (IA) Department. You will lead or conduct audits and advisory projects across SFA’s operations, supporting the Audit and Risk Committee in governance, risk management and internal controls.

You will bring expertise in auditing and internal controls, delivering value-adding audits with minimal supervision, and you may be called upon for special investigations via the whistleblowing channel.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in accountancy or business.
• At least 5 years of internal/external audit experience; IT audit, fraud or investigations advantageous.
• Experience with large-scale warehouse and logistics functions a plus.
• Knowledge of data analytics and digital tools.
• Understanding of internal controls, governance, compliance and auditing techniques.
• Professional certifications such as CIA/CA/CISA/CFE advantageous.
• Self-motivated, independent and a strong team player.
• Strong analytical, project management and interpersonal skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop internal audit workplans.
• Plan, execute and deliver audits per approved workplans.
• Analyse audit findings and present recommendations to senior management and Audit and Risk Committee.
• Provide secretariat support for Audit and Risk Committee meetings.
• Provide advisory on enhancing internal controls, systems and processes.
• Oversee procurement and management of outsourced audit services.
• Participate in internal audit transformation and collaborate with other agencies to share best practices.
• Support ad-hoc assignments and investigations.

Skills

Internal audit

Data analytics

IT audit

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Accounting/business degree

CIA/CA/CISA/CFE

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