Programme & Examination Governance Lead

Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) is seeking a capable leader to oversee governance, accreditation, exemptions and pathway support for professional qualification programmes and examinations in Singapore. The role requires coordinating with examiners, vendors and international offices to ensure quality, compliance and timely delivery of candidate services.

Key responsibilities include managing accreditation reviews, exemption assessments, budgeting and reporting, while driving

Qualifications

• Accountancy degree from a recognised university.
• CA (Singapore) or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 5–6 years of working experience in accountancy fields; education/adult learning experience is a plus.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and meticulous.
• Proven ability to prepare and deliver well-articulated presentations.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and quality assurance for professional qualification examinations.
• Coordinate with examiners, reviewers, vendors and internal teams to meet standards and timelines.
• Oversee examination communications and provide clear guidance to candidates and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with ISCA international offices on SCAQ matters and documentation.
• Manage accreditation reviews and exemption assessments; ensure policy alignment.
• Support pathways, degree recognition and candidate progression matters.
• Track budgets, contracts and payments; prepare management reports.
• Lead programme improvement projects and liaise with system vendors for continuity.
• Identify automation and analytics opportunities to improve efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accountancy degree

Job description

Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) is seeking a capable leader to oversee governance, accreditation, exemptions and pathway support for professional qualification programmes and examinations in Singapore. The role requires coordinating with examiners, vendors and international offices to ensure quality, compliance and timely delivery of candidate services.

Key responsibilities include managing accreditation reviews, exemption assessments, budgeting and reporting, while driving