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Ministry of Law

Individual Insolvency Administrator (Asset Realisation) - contract

Ministry of Law

Contract

Closing on 07 Aug 2025

What the role is

You will be part of the Individual Insolvency and Debt Repayment Scheme Division of the Insolvency & Public Trustee's Office (IPTO) that oversees the administration of the affairs of individual insolvencies. You will be responsible for all areas of asset realisation under the division and be involved in engaging bankrupts, individuals/entities in possession of information/documents relating to bankrupts’ assets, law firms and creditors.

What you will be working on

(a) Liaise with external parties on matters relating to bankrupts’ assets (b) Examine and verify documents submitted by the bankrupts or asset holders (c) Ensure that information on bankrupts’ assets is properly recorded and documented (d) Follow procedures and guidelines in realising/liquidating bankrupts’ assets (e) Handle both general and case-specific enquiries from bankrupts and creditors (f) Ensure that the proceeds from the realisation of bankrupts’ assets are remitted timely to the bankruptcy estates (g) Review existing asset realisation processes and suggest improvements to work procedures

What we are looking for

Requirements: (a) Academic training preferably in Accountancy, Finance, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or Law (b) Work experience of 1 to 2 years, preferably with experience in customer service (c) Meticulous and ability to multi-task (d) Good written and verbal communications skills (e) Able to work independently with minimal supervision (f) Energetic team-player with good interpersonal skills (g) Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Key competencies: (a) [Investigating and Gathering Evidence] Ensure all evidence related to the case are appropriately obtained, documented, processed, and stored in accordance with agency policy and procedures to support case resolution. (b) [Demonstrating resilience] Demonstrate emotional resilience and courage to overcome difficulties, persevering in driving towards purposeful outcomes. (c) [Leveraging on technology] Keep up to date on technological trends relevant to the work in enforcement and adopt relevant technology-enabled solutions to address current and future enforcement challenges. (d) [Processing cases] Ensure that each step in the case management process is carried out with professionalism and integrity. (e) [Planning and managing operations] Plan and/or execute daily operations according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to optimise enforcement functions. (f) [Knowing and Applying Public Service-Level Acts and Regulations] Be familiar with Public Service-level Acts and Regulations (e.g. Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act, Companies Act, Penal Code) that are relevant to the work, and is confident in carrying out the enforcement role in both digital and physical spaces. Successful candidates will be appointed on a 1-year contract in the first instance. Any extension of the contract will be subject to job performance and/or manpower needs. #LI-SW1

About Ministry of Law

In Singapore, having the rule of law and advancing people’s access to justice are not just lofty ideals but the backbone of a functioning and a progressive society. At the Ministry of Law, not only do we contribute to developing the legal frameworks and policies that uphold our way of life, but also to providing community legal services that Singaporeans benefit from. The key policies we oversee include Singapore’s legal and intellectual property infrastructure, the civil and criminal justice systems as well as land resources. Our officers are experts from different fields, and enjoy an excellent and challenging career in a fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunity to grow. If you share our vision of shaping the future of Singapore, you will definitely fit right in here at MinLaw.