Senior Manager / Assistant Director (Internal Audit)

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicable Disease Agency (CDA) invites an experienced internal audit professional to join our fast‑paced team. You will audit risk areas, support governance, and enhance controls across CDA’s operations in Singapore.

You will lead audits, coordinate with outsourced auditors, prepare management reports and present findings to Audit Committees. A tertiary qualification in accounting/finance with 6–8 years of audit experience is required; CIA/CISA preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
• 6–8 years of experience in audit in public, non-profit or private sector (internal audit preferred).
• CIA or CISA certification is preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of data analytics tools would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of IAU to develop risk-based audit plan and/or periodically review and adjust plan in response to changes in emerging and operational risks.
• Plan, conduct and complete in a timely manner the assigned internal audits projects in order to ascertain the state of internal controls and make suggestions to improve the risk management, controls and governance processes.
• Lead and manage audit projects, including outsourced auditors.
• Prepare reports and make presentations to Management and Audit Committees.
• Manage the secretariat function of the Audit Committee and other Board Committees, as appropriate.
• Perform ad-hoc investigations and reviews at request of Management/ or Audit Committee.
• Participate in IAU initiatives which may include collaborating with other Divisions for general process improvements, recommendations and share good practices across Divisions at various platform/forums.
• Strive for continuous improvement of audit work programmes, work steps and audit team.

Skills

Data analytics

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

[What the role is]

Communicable Disease Agency (CDA) is a new government agency, under the Ministry of Health (MOH) to oversee Singapore's communicable disease preparedness, prevention and control, surveillance, risk assessment and outbreak response. It will consolidate and build on the public health functions under MOH, the National Centre for Infectious Diseases, and the Health Promotion Board.

You will be part of the professional internal audit team that carries out the audits within CDA to enhance corporate governance and to ensure robust risk management and internal controls.

You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

[What you will be working on]

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist Head of IAU to develop risk-based audit plan and/or periodically review and adjust plan in response to changes in emerging and operational risks.
• Plan, conduct and complete in a timely manner the assigned internal audits projects in order to ascertain the state of internal controls and make suggestions to improve the risk management, controls and governance processes.
• Lead and manage audit projects, including outsourced auditors.
• Prepare reports and make presentations to Management and Audit Committees.
• Manage the secretariat function of the Audit Committee and other Board Committees, as appropriate.
• Perform ad-hoc investigations and reviews at request of Management/ or Audit Committee.
• Participate in IAU initiatives which may include collaborating with other Divisions for general process improvements, recommendations and share good practices across Divisions at various platform/forums.
• Strive for continuous improvement of audit work programmes, work steps and audit team.

[What we are looking for]

• Minimum tertiary qualification from a recognised discipline, in an Accounting, Finance or its equivalent background
• Minimum 6 to 8 years of experience in audit in public, non-profit or private sector (internal audit preferred)
• CIA, CISA certification is preferred
• Proficiency in the use of data analytics tools would be an advantage
• Self-driven individual, meticulous, resourceful and is able to work independently and yet function as a good team player
• Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence and interact with management and staff across different levels

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.