Head (Assurance)

What The Role Is

You will join AGD’s Assurance Directorate and lead teams of professionals with the provision of internal audit and advisory services to Singapore Ministries and Statutory Boards. You will be working with stakeholders to strengthen financial governance and/or build sectorial capabilities and community of practice amongst IA practitioners within the public sector, and to help professionalise Assurance’s Internal Audit practices.

What You Will Be Working On

You will assist Director (Assurance) to manage and develop staff. This includes addressing staff training and development needs, by identifying suitable developmental opportunities for staff, to ensure a high level of performance and professionalism. You will also be involved in planning and implementation of audit reviews, discussing audit recommendations with the Audit Committee over the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with policies, procedures and regulations, improving governance, and streamlining processes for greater operational effectiveness and efficiency.

What We Are Looking For

Functional/Technical Competencies

• Tertiary education in Accountancy, Business, Finance or related disciplines.
• Professional qualifications such as CA / CIA is preferred
• At least eight years of relevant working experience in Audit, Finance, and Information Technology/ systems related areas
• Good working knowledge and understanding of risk assessment, internal controls and adoption of data analytics
  
  
  

Generic Competencies

• Strong analytical skills, resourceful, meticulous and a team player
• Good communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels
  
  
  

You will be notified whether you have been shortlisted within 4 weeks from the closing date of this job posting.