(Senior/ Lead) Manager, Internal Audit

Ministry of Education, Singapore (MOE); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Education (MOE) in Singapore seeks a Senior/Lead Manager, Internal Audit to strengthen internal controls across schools, MOE HQ and statutory boards. You will lead audit planning, execute assessments, and report on risk areas to support governance and compliance.

Ideal candidates hold accountancy qualifications (CPA/CIA or ISCA membership) and have 2+ years of relevant audit experience, with strong analytical and communication skills and familiarity with data analytics and

Qualifications

• Relevant training in accountancy with at least 2 years of operational or financial audit experience.
• CPA or CIA qualifications preferred.
• Independent, self-motivated and proactive with strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans and programmes for compliance and operational audits in schools, HQ and statutory boards.
• Review adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems.
• Perform audits to ascertain compliance with policies and procedures.
• Prepare audit reports highlighting risks or deficiencies and provide recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data analytics

Proactive attitude

Education

ISCA membership or accountancy certification

CPA or CIA qualification

Tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

What The Role Is

As a (Senior/ Lead) Manager, Internal Audit in the Internal Audit Branch (IAB), you will play a key role in promoting effective internal controls and good corporate governance in operations and activities in schools, MOE Headquarters (HQ) and statutory boards.

What You Will Be Working On

• Develop plans and programmes for compliance and operational audits in schools, HQ and statutory boards
• Review adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems
• Perform audits to ascertain compliance with prevailing policies and procedures
• Prepare audit reports highlighting areas of risk or deficiency and provide recommendations for improvement

What We Are Looking For

• Relevant training in Accountancy (e.g. Membership with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants) and at least 2 years of relevant experience in conducting operational or financial audits
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualifications would be preferred
• Independent, self-motivated and pro-active individual
• Possess excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of data analytics and visualisation tools would be an advantage

As part of the processing of your application, you may be required to undergo a medical examination that will be fully paid by MOE. You will be provided with instructions regarding the medical examination.

Note: The medical examination is part of the selection process and does not indicate that you have been offered the appointment.