logo
Ministry Of Social And Family Development

Assistant Manager/Manager (Supervision & Investigation), FLG/IGS/OPG

Ministry Of Social And Family Development

ContractClosed

What the role is

Family Life Group (FLG) Strong families are the building blocks of a caring community. We want to help families realise their hopes and aspirations, strengthen familial bonds, and support them in overcoming challenges. Inter-Generational Support Division (IGS)/Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) OPG under the Ministry of Social and Family Development protects the dignity and safeguards the interests of vulnerable persons lacking mental capacity (P). OPG supports the Public Guardian in carrying out her statutory duties.

What you will be working on

The appointed person will assist the supervisors in OPG’s Supervision & Investigation (S&I) team, specifically to carry out the function of safeguarding interests of persons who lack mental capacity through supervising court-appointed deputies and investigating into alleged abuse of such persons. Responsibilities a) To supervise court-appointed deputies including: • Maintain a register of court orders appointing deputies; • Review deputy reports to check compliance with court orders, whether deputies have acted in the interest of P and that P’s wellbeing and finances have been accounted for; • Follow-up with deputies for clarification and/or rectification where necessary; and • Recommend and take appropriate actions against errant deputies, which may include court applications to suspend or revoke deputyship. • Other responsibilities include review of operational policies and processes, and organisation- related support functions. b) Assist in the investigation of abuse of P including: • interview, statement taking of whistle-blower, alleged perpetrators and relevant witnesses • Collect, obtain and evaluate the evidence • Maintain chain of custody for evidence • Preparation of final investigation report • Take appropriate action against errant deputies and donees.

What we are looking for

• Tertiary qualification, preferably in financial accounting / law / business analytics • At least 3 years of working experience in accounting / auditing / investigation • Experience in fraud detection and prevention is a plus • Experience in data analytics and case management are desired • CPA / CIA / CFE professional certification is a plus • Self-driven and meticulous with strong analytical skills • Strong interpersonal, speaking and writing skills • Able to work independently and with a team • Proficiency in MS office.

About Ministry Of Social And Family Development

“We are Professionals with Passion for People” The Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) develops the “heartware” for Singapore through our policies, community infrastructure, programmes and services. Our mission is to nurture resilient individuals, strong families and a caring society that can overcome challenges together. We are committed and passionate in developing a strong social service sector, and play key roles in shaping the future of Singapore. Through these efforts, we hope to play a part in helping our citizens achieve their hopes and aspirations for themselves and their families. A career in MSF is a challenging and fulfilling one that allows you to make a difference in shaping the lives of Singaporeans. If you are driven and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we welcome you to be part of the MSF Family!