Assistant Director (Strategy, Policies and Standards)

You will be part of the Transformation Team under the Assurance directorate to drive internal audit (IA) transformation. You will be instrumental in developing strategies that profile and uplift Public Sector IA, strengthen governance, and drive transformation. You will take on/support the following responsibilities: • Strategic Planning: Formulate strategies and implement initiatives to uplift the IA function into ‘One Public Sector IA. This includes playing a key role in maintaining strategic oversight over all IA transformation initiatives, including reviewing performance, as well as identifying and responding to opportunities/gaps. You will also be involved in cultivating both local and international partners for the purpose of learning and development of best practices. • IA Governance and Harmonisation: Review and identify opportunities to improve the current Governance/Risk Management/Control ecosystem. This includes working with key stakeholders to harmonise audit processes and guidelines, and formulating initiatives to coordinate standard setting for IA across WOG. You will also be working closely with stakeholders to develop suitable governance indicators for monitoring and reporting. Functional Competencies: • Tertiary education in Accountancy, Finance, or related discipline with at least 4 years of relevant experience. • Ability to engage and work with internal stakeholders, as well as local and international partners/practitioners. • Keen interest in, or existing understanding of internal audit and governance will be advantageous. • CA Singapore certification is preferred Generic Competencies: • Strong ability to obtain and synthesise information from various sources to put forth clear proposals and recommendations for management decision-making. • Good presentation and communications skills (verbal and written) to express proposals and recommendations clearly and concisely to all levels of management. • Good critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills. • Ability to adapt to uncertain and changing requirements. • Good time management skills to multi-task and deliver work assignments. • Meticulous and a good team player who is able to work well independently. All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance.