Are you passionate about enhancing workers employment and employability Can you connect workers with employers through job-matching, career guidance, and skills upgrading Ready to collaborate on recruitment, training, and job redesign to support nationwide skills development
If your answers are yes, we want you to join us and make a significant impact on the employment and employability landscape today!
We are seeking a highly effective Senior Specialist to join our Governance, Risk & ComplianceTeam in our department dedicated to employment and employability!
In this role, support NTUC's sub-department. The seasoned individual contributor responsible for executing key GRC activities, with a particular focus on recommending follow up actions on Statement of Grant Claim (SOGC) audits, investigations into whistleblowing cases, and providing secretariat support to the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) and Management Risk Committee (MRC). This role ensures the organisation's compliance with government funding requirements, ethical standards, and effective risk management practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Statement of Grant Claim (SOGC) Compliance Checks:
- Monitor the submission of SOGC audit reports by companies and follow up with them regarding non-submissions.
- Draft and send clawback or warning letters to companies when necessary.
Whistleblowing Investigations:
- Conduct thorough and objective investigations into whistleblowing cases and alleged breaches of policy, ethics, or regulatory requirements.
- Gather evidence, interview relevant parties, and analyse information to determine facts and identify root causes.
- Prepare investigation reports, recommending appropriate corrective and disciplinary actions.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to due process throughout investigations.
Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) and Management Risk Committee (MRC) Secretariat Support:
- Assist the Assistant Director in preparing materials for ARC and MRC meetings, including compiling reports, presentations, and supporting documents.
- Take accurate minutes during committee meetings and ensure timely distribution.
- Track and follow up on action items arising from committee discussions, ensuring timely completion by relevant teams.
- Maintain organised records of all committee documents.
Compliance Monitoring & Reporting:
- Perform regular monitoring activities to ensure ongoing compliance with internal policies, external regulations and government grant guidelines.
- Assist in maintaining the organisation's risk register, tracking identified risks and mitigation efforts.
- Contribute to the preparation of GRC reports for management and the Board.
Internal Controls & Process Improvement:
- Support the review and enhancement of internal control systems to strengthen financial accountability and operational efficiency.
- Identify and recommend improvements to GRC processes and controls, fostering efficiency and collaboration within the GRC function and with other teams.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CFE, CAMS, GRC-related certifications) are a strong advantage.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in compliance verification, risk management support, or forensic investigations, preferably within a non-profit or public sector context.
- Proven experience in examining grant claims for compliance and/or supporting investigations..
- Strong understanding of internal controls, financial processes, and compliance requirements for government funding.
- Familiarity with the Singaporean regulatory landscape for non-profit organisations.
- Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to gather and analyse information effectively.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and stakeholder engagement.
- High integrity, objectivity, and discretion, especially when handling sensitive information.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks efficiently.
Working Location: Jurong East, Devan Nair Institute
Designation and salary will be commensurate with experience.
We will only contact shortlisted candidates.
