Singapore Food Agency

Assistant Director (Internal Audit)

Fixed Terms

Closing on 31 May 2026

What the role is

At the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), we are passionate about ensuring and securing a sustainable supply of safe food for Singapore. As an Assistant Director in the Internal Audit (IA) Department, you will play a pivotal role in leading or conducting audits, as well as advisory projects across SFA’s operations. This position supports the Audit and Risk Committee in overseeing governance, risk management and internal controls.

You will bring proven expertise in auditing and internal controls, delivering value-adding audits with minimal supervision considering SFA’s strategic, financial, ethical and regulatory risks. Your responsibilities will include ensuring continuous improvement of SFA’s governance processes and internal controls. You may be called upon to perform special investigations arising from the whistleblowing channel and to liaise with relevant authorities.

Joining our IA team, you will gain a unique exposure to Singapore’s food safety and security ecosystem, while continuously growing both professionally and personally. Your role will take you beyond traditional audit work – from visiting local farms and fisheries to exploring food testing laboratories and understanding food establishment inspections. We are an experienced and innovative IA team dedicated to continuous improvement and close collaboration with Public Sector agencies to enhance governance and IA across the Public Sector. If you are driven and keen to make an impact in audit transformation, join us!

What you will be working on

Support Head/IA in the development of internal audit workplans
Plan, execute and deliver comprehensive audits in line with approved workplans, ensuring timely completion and compliance with audit standards
Analyse audit findings, prepare reports and present recommendations to senior management and Audit and Risk Committee
Provide secretariat support for Audit and Risk Committee meetings
Provide advisory and consulting to management on enhancing internal controls, systems and processes
Oversee the procurement and management of outsourced audit services, when required
Participate in internal audit transformation initiatives to promote digitalisation and drive continuous improvement, as well as collaborate with other agencies to share and improve internal audit best practices
Support ad-hoc assignments, investigations and other related work as required

What we are looking for

Tertiary qualification in accountancy or business. Other relevant tertiary qualifications will be considered if you have experience in internal audit or related work.
At least 5 years of internal/ external audit experience, with exposure to areas such as IT audit, fraud or investigations considered advantageous. Prior experience in auditing or operations involving large-scale warehouse and logistics functions is a plus.
Working knowledge of data analytics, and experience driving business transformation and adoption of digital tools
Good understanding of internal controls, corporate governance, regulatory compliance and knowledge of internal auditing techniques and standards
Professional certifications such as CIA, CA, CISA and CFE will be advantageous
Self-motivated, independent and a strong team player
Possess strong analytical, project management and interpersonal skills
Possess good written and verbal communication skills

About your application process

This job is closing on 31 May 2026.

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 Singapore Food Agency or the wider Public Service.

About Singapore Food Agency

The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) is a new Statutory Board formed under the ‘Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment (MSE) to oversee food safety and security. The SFA will serve as the single point of contact for public feedback on food-related issues, and strengthen management of foodborne disease outbreaks to protect public health. The SFA will also facilitate more business-friendly regulations with oversight of all food safety policies and consolidation of food laboratory capabilities to deepen competencies in food diagnostics, and research and development in food safety.

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