Senior Manager / Assistant Director (Internal Audit)

Communicable Diseases Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) is a new statutory board under Singapore's MOH established in 2025 to oversee public health policy-making and outbreak response. You will join the professional internal audit team to conduct audits that strengthen governance, risk management and internal controls.

You will manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment, leading audit projects and presenting findings to Management and Audit Committees.

Qualifications

• Minimum tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
• 6–8 years of audit experience in public, non-profit or private sectors (internal audit preferred).
• CIA or CISA certification is preferred.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of IAU to develop risk-based audit plan and adjust plan in response to emerging risks.
• Plan, conduct and complete internal audits to assess controls and governance.
• Lead and manage audit projects, including outsourced auditors.
• Prepare reports and 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 as requested by Management or Audit Committee.
• Participate in IAU initiatives to share best practices across Divisions.
• Strive for continuous improvement of audit work programs and processes.

Skills

Audit experience

Data analytics

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Independence & teamwork

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance

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 programs, 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.

About Communicable Diseases Agency

The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) was established in 2025 as a statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) to serve as the central authority for public health policymaking to manage and control the threat of communicable diseases. This is aimed at strengthening Singapore's public health capabilities built during the COVID-19 response to ensure a unified command and coordinated approach across all situations, from routine disease control to future outbreaks.CDA safeguards the nation from communicable diseases through disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, vaccination programs, public education, and global health collaboration. Beyond domestic activities, the CDA aims to expand Singapore’s global outreach and foster collaboration with international partners.