Total 4 job vacancies by EDB-HQ-IOPS Economic Development Board

Project Title: Singapore’s Inaugural Supply Chain & Connectivity Week 2024

[What you will be working on]

The intern will play a critical role in the organisation of Singapore’s inaugural Supply Chain and Connectivity (SCC) Week in October 2024, and to support in the smooth delivery of the following key outcomes: 

• Curation of the overall event programme that addresses the latest trends and developments in the supply chain and connectivity domain

• Develop the overall event marketing messages that reflects Singapore’s ambitions to be a globally leading supply chain and connectivity hub 

• Overall project management and to ensure overall smooth planning and execution for the event 

Learning outcomes and other experiences:

• Understand latest trends and developments that will pose threats and opportunities to the supply chain and connectivity domain 

• Understand Singapore’s strategic plans to strengthen our position as a globally leading supply chain and connectivity hub 

• Understand EDB’s efforts to partner global companies to develop and strengthen Singapore’s supply chain and connectivity ecosystem 

[What we are looking for]

• Singaporean/PR

• Studies in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Project Management, Engineering or any related areas

• Available for a 3-month internship from Aug - Oct 2024

• Skills in marketing, PR or graphic design are a plus but not compulsory

[What you will be working on]

As our intern, you will be required to/your deliverables are:

• Deploy data analytics as part of the risk assessment analysis performed during the audit planning and scoping stage.

• Perform data analytics with the use of suitable tools, to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of key controls during audit fieldwork. Deploy data visualisation tools to present analysis derived from data analytics performed during audit fieldwork stage. 

• Execute audit programs to appraise effectiveness of internal controls in managing risks.

• Assist in the preparation of audit reports to present the analysis of audit issues to line management. Work closely with line management to develop action plans to remediate audit issues.

• Support Corporate Audit’s continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data analytical capabilities.

• Assist in consultancy engagements to promote good internal control practices, corporate governance and risk management.

• Enhance the organisation’s corporate governance through value-added audit activities. Take on an advisory role by partnering colleagues from other business units to add value and improve the organisation’s governance, risk management and control processes.

Learning Outcomes and Other Experiences

During your internship, you can expect to gain the following skills and experiences:

• Exposure to how EDB creates a positive impact for Singapore and Singaporeans, through undertaking investment promotion and industry development, and working with international businesses, both foreign and local.

• Hands-on experience in internal audit processes, risk assessment, and control evaluation within a dynamic organization.

• Opportunity to apply and enhance internal audit skillsets, including data analytics, risk assessment, report writing etc.

• Development of critical soft skills including effective communications skills, stakeholder management and project management.

[What we are looking for]

• Penultimate year undergraduates/ students currently pursuing a degree/ diploma in Business / Finance/ Accounting or a related field.

• Proficiency in data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau/Power BI/ACL/Python) will be an advantage.

• Keen attention to details and willingness to learn and hone internal audit and risk controls skillsets.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and enjoys interaction with multiple stakeholders.

[What you will be working on]

As an intern, you will be required to:

• Conduct on-site visits and document reviews to assess an incentive recipient’s compliance with incentives conditions.
• Prepare review reports documenting the assessment and findings. The intern is required to have strong attention to detail and good analytical skills to conduct thorough and accurate compliance assessments.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including the organization being reviewed, EDB account managers, and policy divisions.  The intern is required to have good communication and interpersonal skills to engage the stakeholders effectively.
• Manage multiple projects, demonstrate good problem-solving skills, and a results-oriented approach to deliver quality outcomes.
• Ensuring service delivery in accordance with pre-defined service level agreements, from planning, fieldwork and reporting.

During your internship, you can expect to gain the following skills and experiences:

• Exposure to how EDB collaborates with Singapore-based companies to achieve common goals.
• Valuable experience in assessing and addressing organizational compliance and insights into incentive compliance assessments in public agencies such as the EDB.
• Opportunity to apply and strengthen audit skills, including financial record review, interviews with key personnel, and asset verification.
• Development of cross-functional partnership, interpersonal, and project management skills, essential for effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Foster essential professional skills, including risk management and analytical skills, crucial for conducting thorough and accurate compliance assessments.

[What we are looking for]

• Undergraduate in the penultimate year pursuing a degree in Business Accounting or a related field.
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, is essential.
• Availability for a 6-month internship from July/August 2024 onwards
• Singaporean/PR

[What you will be working on]

As our Intern, you will be required to/your deliverables are:

• Process payments to suppliers and reimbursement to staff involved in overseas operations.

• Monitoring accounts receivables, fixed assets, and bank accounts at overseas centres.

• Review, assess and provide recommendations for the assigned area within the overseas operations system and business process review project. For example, an Intern may be assigned to review the current process from procurement to payment for EDB overseas leases that fall under FRS116.

Learning outcomes and other experiences available to the intern as part of the internship:

• Gain insights into overseas operations procurement and finance management

• Gain familiarity with SAP Concur and Workday

• Gain experience with system and workflow re-design project and project management skills.

[What we are looking for]

Requirements

• Singaporean/Singaporean PR

• Polytechnic students available for a full-time internship from March – June/July 2024

• Basic accounting knowledge