ICT & SS Auditor, Internal Audit

GovTech is the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiatives and public sector digital transformation. As the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS), GovTech develops the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Smart City Technology, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.

At GovTech, we offer you a purposeful career to make lives better where we empower our people to master their craft through robust learning and development opportunities all year round.

Play a part in Singapore’s vision to build a Smart Nation and embark on your meaningful journey to build tech for public good. Join us to advance our mission and shape your future with us today!

Learn more about GovTech at tech.gov.sg.

You will be seconded to the Information Technology (IT) Audit Department of the Auditor-General’s Office (AGO) and be responsible for carrying out IT audits to support the audit of the Government Financial Statements (GFS), other Financial Statements audits, thematic and selective audits of public sector entities. These IT audits are to ascertain the adequacy and effectiveness of controls in Government ICT systems and processes.

You will begin with an intensive three to six months training programme under our experienced IT Audit Shared Services Central team in GovTech, where you will build essential skills before taking on IT Audit Officer role at AGO.

You will formally report to GovTech Director, ICT Audit Shared Services for performance appraisal, with inputs from AGO Audit team.

[What you will be working on]

• Develop a good understanding of the Government ICT environment, key developments and growing trends relevant to Government ICT audits (e.g., control requirements in the Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management, use of cloud computing, greater automation of processes, block chain technology, etc.)

• Assist the project lead in planning and conducting IT audits on ICT systems and processes of the Government and public sector entities. This includes identifying control weaknesses and areas for improvement, obtaining the necessary audit evidence to support the audit conclusions and observations, and preparing the necessary working papers and reports. As part of evidence gathering to support the audit conclusions, you will also be required to interview auditees, analyse system configurations, and perform system logs analysis.

• Work with auditees to assess the state of internal processes and controls and identify recommendations to address the control gaps.

• Prepare draft audit reports to ensure that they clearly communicate audit observations, audit concerns and recommendations to address any lapses.

• Validate audit findings to ensure remediation action is effective and root causes have been addressed.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

[What we are looking for]

• Due to the nature of the role and access to sensitive information, appointment to this role is limited to Singapore Citizens.

• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems studies or equivalent

• Candidates must possess at least 3 years of relevant experience in auditing IT systems.

• Knowledge in scripting language e.g., python, would be an advantage.

• Possess a good understanding of Operating Systems, Databases, Networks or Enterprise Applications. A good understanding of the IT environment/key systems of the Government and public entities would be an advantage.

• Possess strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Professional certification such as CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or equivalent (e.g., CISSP) is preferred.

• Good written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

What we offer you:

GovTech is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diverse voices and perspectives, as we believe that diversity is the foundation to innovation.   

Our employee benefits are based on a total rewards approach, offering a holistic and market-competitive suite of perks. These include leave benefits to meet your work-life needs and employee wellness programs. 

We champion flexible work arrangements (subject to your job role) and trust that you will manage your own time to deliver your best, wherever you are, and whatever works best for you. 

Learn more about life inside GovTech at go.gov.sg/GovTechCareers.
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