Associate Director (Compliance)

Temasek Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foundation is seeking an Associate Director (Compliance) to oversee compliance, internal controls, and risk management. The role requires a degree in relevant fields and at least ten years of experience in compliance. The ideal candidate should be well-organized, self-motivated and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in compliance or paralegal roles.
• Relevant professional qualification like ICA Diploma in Compliance is favorable.
• Strong organizational and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with internal control processes and monitor regulations.
• Develop and review policies to improve TF’s internal control.
• Manage risk registers and report significant risks.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Law or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Excel

Microsoft Office PowerPoint

Job description

Temasek Foundation (TF) supports a diverse range of programmes that connects people, uplifts communities, protects our planet and advances capabilities in Singapore, Asia and beyond. Temasek Foundation's programmes, made possible through philanthropic endowments gifted by Temasek, strive towards achieving positive outcomes for individuals and communities now, and for generations to come.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director (Compliance) and will work closely with all staff supporting the roll out of Temasek Foundation programmes and management to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, manage the internal controls and risks.

Reporting to Head (Corporate Development) and the Director (Legal & Compliance), the Associate Director (Compliance) is responsible for the following

Internal Controls and Risk Management

• Work closely with all staff supporting the roll out of Temasek Foundation programmes and management, to drive a strong internal control and risk culture within Temasek Foundation
• Ensure compliance with internal control processes via close monitoring.
• Develop and review policies and processes with a view to improving TF’s internal control policies and procedures, including supporting internal audits where necessary, and in compliance with relevant regulations and frameworks relevant to charities and the non-profit sector.
• Maintain risk registers as an outcome of the Risk Assessment process and monitor the action plans agreed with senior leaders.
• Review, assess and report significant risks and issues identified or reported in line with the Risk Management framework.

Legal

• Support the review of agreements in accordance with internal policies and templates.
• Participate in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programmes.

Corporate Governance

• Ensure compliance with the Charities Act, Charities (IPC) Regulations, Code of Governance for Charities and IPCs, NPO tax incentive scheme and other applicable regulations.
• Responsible for timely compliance with all the filing and reporting obligations under applicable regulations.
• Monitor regulatory updates and policy announcements that affect TF’s compliance requirements as an IPC, and report key information and/or recommendations to the senior leaders.

Requirements

• Degree holder in accountancy, finance, law or equivalent
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in a compliance or paralegal role.
• Relevant professional/industry qualification such as ICA Diploma in Compliance would be viewed favourably.
• Previous experience in the non-profit sector preferred but not required.
• Self-motivated, results oriented, well organized, with good project management skills
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
• Good negotiation, communication and writing skills, as well as, proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint.