Snr Mgr/Asst Dir, Professional Capability Dev Dept (Outreach & Stakeholder Mgmt)

Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) invites a dynamic, results‑driven professional to advance professional capability in Accountancy and Business Valuation. You will collaborate with industry partners and stakeholders to shape policies, implement strategies, and strengthen qualifications and pathways into the accountancy profession.

In this role you will lead initiatives with ISCA and IVAS, manage partnerships with IHLs, ATOs, RLOs and employers, and provide governance support

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong project management and ability to drive multiple initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships across diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop initiatives to enhance the value proposition and awareness of Accountancy and Business Valuation careers among students and working professionals.
• Oversee the administration, quality and continued relevance of the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ).
• Develop sectoral partnerships with relevant agencies, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), Accredited Training Organisations (ATOs), Registered Learning Organisations (RLOs) and employers to promote the SCAQ and broaden pathways into the Accountancy profession, including for non-accountancy graduates and graduates from polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE).
• Support the Institute of Valuers and Appraisers Singapore (IVAS) in strengthening awareness and recognition of the Chartered Valuer and Appraiser (CVA) designation, including outreach and materials, broaden IVAS’ membership base, build a pipeline of prospective candidates and support enrolment in the CVA programme locally and internationally.
• Manage partnership agreements, monitor stakeholders’ performance against agreed KPIs, and provide analysis and regular updates to senior management.
• Provide secretariat support to relevant councils and committees, where required.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic communications

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

What the role is:

In this role, you will work with industry partners and stakeholders to foster professional excellence in Accountancy and Business Valuation. As part of the Professional Capability Development Department (PCDD), you will shape policies, chart and implement strategies and initiatives that enhance the relevance and recognition of professional qualifications, improve pathways into the professions, and develop sustainable talent pipelines for the Accountancy and Business Valuation professions.

What you will be working on:

• Work with industry stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives to enhance the value proposition and build awareness of Accountancy and Business Valuation careers among students and working professionals.
• Work closely with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) to oversee the administration, quality and continued relevance of the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ).
• Develop sectoral partnerships with relevant agencies, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs), Accredited Training Organisations (ATOs), Registered Learning Organisations (RLOs) and employers to promote the SCAQ and broaden pathways into the Accountancy profession, including for non-accountancy graduates and graduates from polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE).
• Support the Institute of Valuers and Appraisers Singapore (IVAS) in strengthening awareness and recognition of the Chartered Valuer and Appraiser (CVA) designation. This includes working with regulators, businesses, educational institutions and professional bodies to develop outreach initiatives and materials, broaden IVAS’ membership base, build a pipeline of prospective candidates and support enrolment in the CVA programme locally and internationally.
• Manage partnership agreements, monitor stakeholders’ performance against agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and provide analysis and regular updates to senior management.
• Provide secretariat support to relevant councils and committees, where required.

What we are looking for:

• Self-driven with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experienced in strategic communications and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to balance differing priorities and build support for shared outcomes.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple outreach activities and timelines effectively.
• Exercises sound judgement, sensitivity and adaptability when working with diverse stakeholders, and represent the organisation with professionalism and integrity.

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.