Jobs Companies Singapore Public Service Senior Manager/Principal Manager (IAD)

About this Senior Manager/Principal Manager (IAD) role at Singapore Public Service

Singapore Public Service · Onsite · Paya Lebar Quarter -PLQ 2

[What the role is]

Reporting to Assistant Director of Internal Audit, the Principal Manager / Senior Manager of Internal Audit plays a key role in providing independent and objective assurance to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls within the organisation. The role supports the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) and senior management in safeguarding public resources and enhancing operational effectiveness.

[What you will be working on]

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning & Risk Assessment

  • Support the development of the annual risk-based internal audit plan aligned with organisational priorities and enterprise risk management framework
  • Perform risk assessments to identify key audit areas, including emerging risks arising from policy, operational, and technological changes

Audit Execution

  • Lead and/or supervise end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up
  • Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors standards and public sector guidelines
  • Assess adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations
  • Apply data analytics and technology tools where appropriate to enhance audit coverage and insights
  • Identify root causes of audit findings and proposed practical, risk-based recommendations

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

  • Prepare clear, concise, and impactful audit reports for senior management and the ARC
  • Present audit findings, key risks, and recommendations to stakeholders
  • Build strong working relationships with auditees while maintaining independence and objectivity

Audit Follow-Up, Advisory & Ad hoc Reviews

  • Monitor and validate the implementation of agreed audit recommendations
  • Provide advisory services on internal controls, governance, and process improvements without compromising independence
  • Support ad hoc investigations and special reviews where required

Team Leadership & Capability Building

  • Supervise outsourced and/or co-sourced audit team, including reviewing work and providing guidance
  • Contribute to capability development in areas such as data analytics, IT audit, and thematic reviews
  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence

Continuous Improvement

  • Drive improvements in audit methodologies, tools, and practices
  • Support quality assurance and improvement programme (QAIP) initiatives
  • Keep abreast of developments in public sector governance, risk management, and internal audit practices

[What we are looking for]

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, or related discipline
  • Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CA, ACCA or CISA will be advantageous
  • At least:
    • Principal Manager: 6 to 8 years of relevant experience
    • Senior Manager: 3 to 5 years of relevant experience

Technical Competencies

  • Understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk management, and internal controls
  • Familiarity with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and practices
  • Exposure to IT audit, data analytics, or process reviews is an advantage

Core Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and reporting writing abilities
  • Stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • High integrity, professionalism and sound judgement

Key Attributes

  • Independent and objective mindset
  • Deliver quality work within deadlines
  • Takes ownership and follows through on commitments
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, including organisational transformation or mergers

Successful candidates will be offered a contract in the first instance and may be considered for an extension or be placed on a permanent tenure.

Candidates are encouraged to sign up for a Careers & Skills Passport (CSP) account and include your CSP public profile in your resume.  Please check out www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg for details on the CSP.

Ready to apply to Singapore Public Service?
Apply to Singapore Public Service

About Singapore Public Service

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore. Log on and take your first step towards a career that matters!

See all jobs at Singapore Public Service →

Similar jobs

Singapore Public Service
Manager/Senior Manager(Tax Investigation) - Investigation and Forensics Division
Singapore Public Service
⚡ Apply early RH Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1d ago
Singapore Public Service
Executive Manager/Senior Manager (Advanced Construction & Innovation Planning Department)
Singapore Public Service
⚡ Apply early Singapore Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1d ago
Singapore Public Service
Human Resource Manager (HR Business Partner)
Singapore Public Service
⚡ Apply early HDB HUB Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1d ago
Singapore Public Service
Adminstrative Executive
Singapore Public Service
⚡ Apply early HDB HUB Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1d ago
Singapore Public Service
Senior Principal Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical Engineering)
Singapore Public Service
⚡ Apply early PAS-Peoples Association Headqu... Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1d ago
Singapore Public Service
AI ENGINEER - DIGITAL SERVICES & TECHNOLOGY OFFICE
Singapore Public Service
⚡ Apply early Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Clementi... Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1d ago
Singapore Public Service
Senior Engineer - Senior Principal Engineer (NDD - 3)
Singapore Public Service
⚡ Apply early EMA HQ Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1d ago
Singapore Public Service
intern, Lifeskills and Lifestyle Division
Singapore Public Service
⚡ Apply early PAS-Peoples Association Headqu... Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 1d ago
Singapore Public Service
(Senior) Development Partner, Foodtech
Singapore Public Service
⚡ Apply early Singapore Onsite
● New 👁 Seen ✓ Applied 2d ago

Sign up for suggestions tailored to the jobs you open and the searches you save.

More jobs at Singapore Public Service

See all jobs at Singapore Public Service →

Apply now
🤖

Whoa — hold up

JobsRadar was built for real people having a rough time in their job search — not for automated requests. You're clicking way too fast and you're now temporarily blocked.

Come back later. If you're genuinely job hunting, we've got your back — just act like a human.

Catch your next role the second it’s posted.

Create a free account and we’ll watch the boards for you — the instant a job matches your search, it lands in your inbox or Telegram. No digging, no refreshing.

Create free account

Free forever · takes 30 seconds · already have one?

Get an edge on your job hunt.

Join our Telegram channel for the stuff that helps you land the role — salary benchmarks, the weekly market pulse, and new-feature drops. No spam, just signal.

Join the channel — it's free