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, with at least 8 years of relevant working experience in audit
• Professional qualifications such as CA / CIA is preferred
• Good working knowledge and understanding of risk assessment, internal controls and adoption of data analytics
• Prior supervisory experiences is a must

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