Assistant Manager, Compliance & Financial Controls

About the Role

Singapore Mint is seeking a compliance and finance professional to strengthen governance, compliance and financial control frameworks across the organisation.

Reporting to the CFO, this role will play a key part in ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements and Sembcorp governance standards while supporting audit readiness and strengthening financial and operational controls. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Operations, Procurement, Retail and other business functions to enhance risk management, governance and compliance practices.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Governance

• Monitor compliance with company policies, standard operating procedures, delegated authority limits and Sembcorp governance requirements.
• Support the development, review and implementation of policies, SOPs and compliance frameworks.
• Conduct compliance reviews to identify potential risks, control weaknesses and non-compliance issues.
• Track remediation plans and ensure timely closure of compliance findings and audit observations.
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives and governance reporting to management.

Financial Controls & Risk Management

• Review and strengthen financial controls relating to revenue, procurement, payments, inventory and asset management.
• Monitor adherence to approval authorities, segregation of duties and internal control requirements.
• Support periodic reviews of financial processes to identify control gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Finance and operational teams to implement effective and sustainable control measures.
• Assist in risk assessments relating to financial and operational processes.

Audit & Assurance

• Coordinate internal audits, external audits and governance reviews.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation and management responses.
• Maintain tracking of audit findings and corrective actions.
• Support the organisation in maintaining a strong state of audit readiness across key processes.

AML, KYC & Regulatory Compliance

• Support compliance activities relating to Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Enhanced Customer Due Diligence (ECDD), Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements.
• Review compliance records and documentation for high-value transactions and customers.
• Support monitoring activities relating to precious metals and bullion transactions.
• Assist with regulatory reporting, documentation and compliance reviews where required.

Procurement & Vendor Governance

• Review procurement activities to ensure compliance with company policies and governance requirements.
• Support vendor due diligence and procurement governance processes.
• Monitor compliance with procurement controls and approval requirements.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen governance over supplier engagement and purchasing activities.

Requirement

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, Internal Audit or a related discipline.
• Minimum 4–6 years of relevant experience in Compliance, Internal Audit, Finance, Financial Controls or Risk Management.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, financial processes and governance frameworks.
• Experience coordinating internal and external audits.
• Familiarity with compliance monitoring, policy governance and process reviews.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to interpret financial and operational risks.
• Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in the following areas will have an advantage:

• Financial governance and internal controls.
• Internal or external audit.
• AML/CFT, KYC and customer due diligence compliance.
• Procurement governance and vendor due diligence.
• Precious metals, bullion, retail, trading, manufacturing or logistics environments.
• SAP, ERP systems or finance transformation initiatives.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about compliance, governance, financial controls and audit excellence, we would like to hear from you.

Interested applicants may submit their applications through the Sembcorp Internal Career Portal:

🔗 https://hrsembcorp.darwinbox.com/ms/candidatev2/main/careers/jobDetails/a6a474b37589f2

Singapore Mint offers a competitive remuneration package, Annual Wage Supplement (AWS), performance-based variable bonus, comprehensive employee benefits and opportunities for professional growth within the Sembcorp Group.