[SCDD] Senior Manager/Assistant Director, Sector Capability Development Dept

Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public regulatory body in Singapore is seeking a Marketing Strategist to enhance accountancy careers and the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification. The role involves developing campaigns, fostering partnerships with stakeholders, and promoting training opportunities. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, strong creative and project management skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant experience with 3 years in marketing.
• Experience with creative, media, or PR agencies is advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Drive promotion and outreach efforts with industry stakeholders.
• Develop a holistic plan and execute creative campaigns to promote accountancy.

Skills

Creative flair for marketing

Interpersonal and communication skills

Project management skills

Initiative

Job description

What the role is:

We are seeking a passionate and strategic individual to join our team, focusing on elevating the profile of accountancy careers and the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ) through impactful promotion and outreach initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting and executing strategies to engage industry stakeholders—including the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), Accredited Training Organisations (ATOs), Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), and Registered Learning Organisations (RLOs)—to champion accountancy as a career of choice and the SCAQ as the qualification of choice for both accountancy and non-accountancy graduates. You will lead efforts to conceptualize and deliver campaigns, develop compelling promotional materials, and enhance the value proposition of the accountancy profession to inspire students and drive interest in accountancy as a preferred career path. You will also spearhead sectoral partnerships with agencies, educational institutions, trade associations, and professional bodies to encourage graduates—including diploma and non-accountancy graduates—to join the accountancy sector. You will also work with employers to provide structured training and employment opportunities for new entrants and strengthen the sector’s employee value proposition to ensure robust career prospects to attract and develop accountancy talent. We value your commitment to excellence, both individually and as part of a team. You thrive in a dynamic, high-performance environment, and possess a keen eye for detail. Your ability to foster sustainable, long-term partnerships will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our outreach and talent development initiatives.

What you will be working on:

• Develop and drive promotion and outreach efforts in collaboration with industry stakeholders to ensure SCAQ continues to be the qualification of choice.
• Develop a holistic promotion, outreach plan, and drive creative ideation of activities and campaigns to enhance interest and desirability for accountancy as a career of choice.

What we are looking for:

• At least 5 years of relevant working experience with at least 3 years in marketing-related roles.
• Strong creative flair for marketing with ideas to guide creative development.
• Possess strong initiative, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to navigate issues, offer solutions and adhere to timelines to effectively roll out campaigns / promotion and outreach activities.
• Have experience working with creative, media, and/or public relations agencies.
• Past experience working on sectoral campaign development will be an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously and work independently.

About Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority

At ACRA, we make Singapore a trusted and best place for business. Our people are proactive self-starters, empowered to create value and grow their careers in an environment that fosters trust and respect. Join us to make a difference! We now have the following exciting career opportunity available. You may also visit our career page at https://www.acra.gov.sg/careers to find out more about other career opportunities.