Role Description

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Compliance Manager provides governance oversight, oversees compliance obligations, and delivers organisational support while serving as Secretary to the Board and its committees. The role focuses on strengthening corporate governance, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving risk management, and enhancing board administration.

Responsibilities

1.     Governance and Board Secretariat

• Coordinate Board and Committee meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and circulation of papers
• Prepare accurate meeting minutes and maintain governance records
• Track Board decisions and action items, ensuring timely follow‑up
• Maintain statutory and governance registers
• Support Board induction and ongoing governance development activities
• Assist the Chairperson, Board Directors, and Executive Director with governance matters

2.     Compliance and Regulatory Management

• Ensure compliance with the Charity Act requirements, Commissioner of Charities regulations, IPC obligations, and other regulatory requirements
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting the charity sector
• Coordinate annual regulatory submissions and reporting obligations
• Maintain and periodically review organisational policies and procedures
• Support compliance reviews and internal control assessments
• Assist management in implementing governance and compliance recommendations

3.     Risk Management

• Maintain the organisational risk register
• Support identification, assessment, and monitoring of operational, governance, and compliance risks
• Coordinate risk reporting to management and the Board
• Assist with business continuity and organisational resilience planning

4.     Audit and Finance Governance

• Coordinate external audit processes and support audit preparation
• Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and management action plans
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure governance and compliance requirements are met
• Support policy development relating to financial controls, procurement, delegations of authority, and governance
• Assist in monitoring compliance with donor, grant, and funding requirements

5.     Executive Support

• Provide governance and strategic administrative support to the Executive Director
• Coordinate high‑level stakeholder meetings as required
• Prepare reports, presentations, and governance documentation
• Support organisational projects requiring governance oversight

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Governance, Law, Accountancy, Finance, Risk Management, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance, governance, risk management, audit, company secretarial, or related roles
• Prior experience in an IPC, charity, non‑profit, logistics environment, public sector agency, or regulated industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore charity governance, IPC requirements, and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Familiarity with finance, audit processes, internal controls, and financial governance
• Proven track record supporting Boards of Directors, Committees, and senior executives
• Excellent written communication skills, including experience preparing Board papers and minutes, with high attention to detail and discretion in handling confidential information
• Highly organised, practical, and solutions‑oriented, with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach

Role Engagement

• This is a part‑time role offered on a fractional arrangement, with an expected commitment of 3~4 days per week.

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