Manager/ Senior Manager (Assurance & Risk)

VITAL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAL is seeking a Senior Manager/Manager for Assurance & Risk to oversee governance and control activities. This role involves implementing compliance frameworks, conducting risk reviews, and providing recommendations for improvements. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accountancy, strong analytical skills, and experience in compliance and risk management.

Qualifications

• Experience managing compliance, risk, and audit activities.
• Data analytics experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Implement VITAL’s Compliance and Risk Management Framework.
• Conduct independent compliance risk reviews and evaluate internal controls.
• Report compliance and risk issues to management.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What the role is:

The Senior Manager / Manager, Assurance & Risk, provides independent oversight on the governance and control activities of the business units and proposes improvements to ensure compliance with corporate service policies and regulations. This is an individual contributor position without supervisory responsibilities.

What you will be working on:

1. Implementation of VITAL’s Compliance and Risk Management Framework
2. Collaborate with business units to implement the enterprise risk management strategy
3. Lead or participate in compliance reviews to ensure adherence to operational procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements
4. Conduct independent compliance risk reviews and evaluate internal controls and governance processes
5. Analyze compliance and risk issues, providing recommendations and following up on corrective actions
6. Perform IT system access rights management reviews
7. Assist in investigations of specific concerns, including initial fraud investigations
8. Report compliance and risk issues to management
9. Participate in process improvement projects with business units
10. Provide guidance on governance, risk management, audit, and compliance matters

What we are looking for:

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience managing compliance, risk, and audit activities in a corporate or audit environment
• Data analytics experience and knowledge of public sector practices are advantages
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Organized, meticulous, and detail-oriented
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach and sense of urgency
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels

About VITAL:

VITAL, under the Ministry of Finance, is transforming corporate services in the Singapore Public Service. As the Central Agency for Corporate Shared Services, we serve over 100,000 public officers and 100 government agencies. We lead in innovation and technology adoption, especially in Data Analytics, Design Thinking, and Robotics Process Automation. We are committed to an inclusive environment that supports growth, development, and work-life harmony. Join us to shape the future of corporate shared services! Visit www.vital.gov.sg or LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/vital-ministry-of-finance.