Senior Manager / Assistant Director, Internal Audit

What the role is

Communicable Disease Agency (CDA) is a new government agency, under the Ministry of Health (MOH) to oversee Singapore’s communicable disease preparedness, prevention and control, surveillance, risk assessment and outbreak response. It will consolidate and build on the public health functions under MOH, the National Centre for Infectious Diseases, and the Health Promotion Board.

You will be part of the professional internal audit team that carries out the audits within CDA to enhance corporate governance and to ensure robust risk management and internal controls.

You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

What will you be working on

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist Head of IAU to develop risk-based audit plan and/or periodically review and adjust plan in response to changes in emerging and operational risks.

• Plan, conduct and complete in a timely manner the assigned internal audits projects in order to ascertain the state of internal controls and make suggestions to improve the risk management, controls and governance processes.

• Lead and manage audit projects, including outsourced auditors.

• Prepare reports and make presentations to Management and Audit Committees.

• Manage the secretariat function of the Audit Committee and other Board Committees, as appropriate.

• Perform ad-hoc investigations and reviews at request of Management or Audit Committee.

• Participate in IAU initiatives which may include collaborating with other Divisions for general process improvements, recommendations and share good practices across Divisions at various platform/forums.

• Strive for continuous improvement of audit work programs, work steps and audit team.

What are we looking for

• Minimum tertiary qualification from a recognised discipline, in an Accounting, Finance or its equivalent background.

• Minimum 6 to 8 years of experience in audit in public, non-profit or private sector (internal audit preferred).

• CIA, CISA certification is preferred.

• Proficiency in the use of data analytics tools would be an advantage.

• Self-driven individual, meticulous, resourceful and is able to work independently and yet function as a good team player.

• Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to influence and interact with management and staff across different levels.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.