
Assistant Director (Internal Audit/Assurance)
Accountant-General's Department
Contract
Closing in 1 day(s)
What the role is
The Accountant-General’s Department (AGD) plays an important role in making Singapore a better place through Finance. At AGD, we aim to be a future-ready leader in transforming Public Sector finance by putting finance at the heart of our decision-making. We do this through building a strong foundation in providing robust financial systems and processes that serve key stakeholders including our pensioners, vendors and the public sector. Our team of finance professionals work at AGD and are deployed to the public agencies to deliver a wide range of financial and internal audit services to the Public Service. Together we play a critical role in helping the Government achieve its fiscal and economic objectives through sound stewardship and governance.
The Ministry for Transport (MOT) plays a critical role in improving transport and transport infrastructure to ensure safe and convenient commutes within the country, while expanding our links to move people and goods. The mission of MOT is to strengthen Singapore’s transportation connectivity and to develop the transport sector’s potential to advance the economic competitiveness and the quality of life in Singapore.
Both MOT and AGD are jointly recruiting the following role.
What you will be working on
You will join AGD’s Assurance Group and deployed to Group Chief Internal Auditor (GCIA) Office sited at MOT as part of AGD’s posting framework. In this role, you will be part of the IA team in providing assurance services to MOT-HQ and agencies within the MOT Ministry Family. Your responsibilities will involve working with multiple stakeholders to conduct internal audit assignments, strengthen corporate and financial governance, as well as driving transformation initiatives within the MOT Family and/or Whole of Government.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Develop risk-based audit plans that align with MOT’s strategic objectives and risk profile
• Plan, execute and complete audits in accordance with approved audit plans, ensuring adherence to established timelines and schedules
• Explore and implement IT and data analytic tools to enhance audit quality and effectiveness
• Report audit findings and provide actionable recommendations to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and operational effectiveness
• Procure, monitor and manage any outsourced internal audit services effectively and efficiently
• Provide secretariat support to MOT Audit Committee/agency level as required
• Provide advisory and consulting services on internal controls, systems and processes to MOT management
• Participate and implement any internal audit transformation initiatives adopted by MOT Family and/or Whole of Government
• Perform any other related work as required
What we are looking for
Functional/Technical Competencies
• Relevant experience in Accountancy, Business or related disciplines is preferred
• Professional qualifications such as CA / CIA is preferred
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in Finance, Accounting and Information Technology/ systems related areas
• Good working knowledge and understanding of risk assessment, internal controls and adoption of IT and data analytic tools
Generic Competencies
• Strong analytical skills, resourceful, meticulous and a team player
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate and interact with management at all levels
About Accountant-General's Department
The Accountant-General’s Department (AGD) plays an important role in making Singapore a better place through Finance. At AGD, we aim to be a future-ready leader in transforming Public Sector finance by putting finance at the heart of our decision-making. We do this through building a strong foundation in providing robust financial systems and processes that serve key stakeholders including our pensioners, vendors and the public sector. Our team of accounting professionals work at AGD and are deployed to the public agencies to deliver a wide range of financial and accounting-related services to the Public Service. Together we play a critical role in helping the Government achieve its fiscal and economic objectives through sound stewardship and governance.
About your application process
This job is closing in 1 day(s).
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Accountant-General's Department or the wider Public Service.