Senior Manager, Internal Audit, Governance, Risk & Compliance (Public Sector)
Drive Risk Excellence. Strengthen Governance. Make a Public Impact.
Our client, a respected public sector organisation, is seeking a seasoned professional to lead key internal audit, enterprise risk, and compliance functions. This is a high-impact role for someone passionate about strengthening governance, promoting a risk-aware culture, and shaping a resilient organisation that serves the public good.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage internal audits and external (non-statutory) reviews, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
- Engage stakeholders and external auditors oversee audit preparation, documentation, and communication.
- Review audit findings, support action planning, and track implementation of recommendations.
- Drive the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework-ensuring strategic alignment, risk identification, and mitigation.
- Enhance internal controls and recommend improvements to strengthen risk management practices.
- Support Audit & Risk and Management Review Committees (ARC/MRC) by preparing agendas, reports, and minutes.
- Maintain oversight of follow-ups and ensure accurate governance documentation.
- Partner with the Deputy Director to enhance internal controls, regulatory compliance, and governance frameworks.
- Conduct compliance reviews and improve efficiency through streamlined, cross-functional controls.
- Lead or support investigations into non-compliance or governance breaches with professionalism and discretion.
- Promote risk awareness and deliver staff training to build a culture of accountability and integrity.
What We're Looking For
- A recognised degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, or a related field. Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or CRISC are highly advantageous.
- 10 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk management, or compliance, including at least 3-5 years in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
- Strong experience working with internal and external audit processes, ideally in a public sector or non-profit environment.
- In-depth knowledge of ERM frameworks and Singapore's governance and regulatory landscape.
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects, influence stakeholders, and drive compliance initiatives.
Why Join
- Be a key player in strengthening public accountability and governance.
- Work alongside passionate professionals in a meaningful and mission-driven organisation.
- Lead initiatives that make a real difference in operational integrity and organisational resilience.
Office Location: West, Singapore
Interested candidates kindly forward your CV to [Confidential Information] (Gwen Hu, Reg No: R22109984). You may email this great opportunity to someone who would be a great fit for this role.
All information will be kept strictly confidential. We regret to inform that only successful applicants will be contacted.
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