Senior / Assistant Technical Director, Sustainability Reporting Office

Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory authority in Singapore is seeking professionals to contribute to sustainability reporting and assurance efforts. Candidates should have at least 6 years of relevant experience, strong stakeholder engagement capabilities, and a keen interest in shaping SRA policies. This role plays a vital part in Singapore's transition to a green economy and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant working experience, preferably in sustainability reporting.
• Experience in carbon accounting and related regulations is advantageous.
• Ability to innovate and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement the SRA roadmap for companies in Singapore.
• Contribute to international standard setting for SRA frameworks.
• Enable digital preparation and consumption of sustainability reporting.
• Partner with stakeholders in the corporate reporting ecosystem.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Policy shaping

Education

Professional qualifications in related fields

Job description

What the role is:

Are you looking to contribute to the global fight against climate change? Do you wish to catalyse Singapore’s transition to a green economy? If yes, we want you. Join us at ACRA to shape the sustainability reporting and assurance (SRA) landscape in Singapore. In July 2023, ACRA issued the public consultation titled “Turning Climate Ambition into Action in Singapore”. The consultation aims to uphold Singapore’s attractiveness as a global business hub while contributing to our national agenda on sustainable development under the Singapore Green Plan 2030.

What you will be working on:

As a key member of ACRA’s Sustainability Reporting Office, your responsibilities include:

1. Implementing the SRA roadmap for listed and non-listed companies incorporated in Singapore. This includes legislative changes, adopting international SRA standards for Singapore, registering climate auditors, and developing compliance strategies to prepare companies and auditors for SRA standards.
2. Contributing to the international standard setting of SRA standards/frameworks and providing thought leadership on corporate disclosures and other regulatory requirements.
3. Enabling digital preparation, filing, and consumption of SR information in Singapore.
4. Partnering with stakeholders in our corporate reporting ecosystem to build SRA expertise locally and internationally.

What we are looking for:

• Keen interest and passion for shaping policies and the landscape related to SRA.
• Professional qualifications in related fields.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant working experience. Experience in areas such as carbon accounting, sustainability reporting and assurance, and regulations will be an advantage.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to innovate and be creative in problem-solving.

About the 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 currently 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.