COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Montfort Care is a Social Service Agency (SSA) founded by Samuel Ng, BBM in 1998, committed to improving the lives of individuals, families, and the community facing transitional challenges through our network of services and programmes. Since its inception, Montfort Care has been guided by one purpose, that from St Louis-Marie de Montfort: Those whom the world rejects must move you the most.
Today, we are a key contributor in the family, children and senior segments in the social service landscape, offering our services via Family Service centres, a Child Protection Specialist Centre, a community kitchen, home care services, Active Ageing Centres, and the National Anti-Violence and Sexual Harassment Helpline (NAVH).
Montfort Care is committed to grow our portfolio of services and enhance our capabilities to impact more lives. With this goal in mind, we are hiring talent to join our team in our HQ functions, social service support and direct social services. Join us to co-create a community of social service.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Compliance Executive, Corporate Governance (ESG), he/she will play a pivotal role in implementing and coordinating the Compliance and Governance initiatives and programmes to ensure good governance in the organisation.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation of the governance strategies, compliance policies and procedures that align with the organisational objectives and goals, regulatory requirements and industry standards and best practices
- Provide support in design of the data governance and security framework, policies and roadmap
- Implement processes to monitor and improve data governance across various systems
- Collaborate and coordinate with IT team to implement access controls and encryption protocols
- Promote data protection and confidentiality best practices and responsible sharing of data across business functions
- Act as the coordinator and Point of Contact between outsourced vendors to ensure compliance with the organisation's governance policies and data protection regulations. This involves establishing a strong working relationship with the vendors, overseeing data protection activities, and conducting periodic vendor performance reviews
- Implement the communication efforts to increase awareness on governance principles and policies to staff, fostering a culture of compliance awareness and responsibility
- Coordinate the audits to ensure adherence to governance standards including data governance and corrective actions implemented as needed
- Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices related to governance and incorporate relevant updates into the organization's policies and practices
- Assist in periodic reporting, tracking, managing and analysis of data
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, Governance, or a related field. A master's degree in a relevant discipline is a plus.
OTHER INFORMATION
Relevant Experience
- 2 years of experience in a compliance or data governance, preferably within the non-profit sector or organizations
- Familiarity with data protection regulations and experience in coordinating with outsourced data protection vendors is highly advantageous
Competencies
- Strong knowledge of corporate and data governance principles, and regulatory requirements related to non-profit organizations
- Adaptable and open to change, capable of navigating evolving regulatory environments, emerging sustainability trends, and addressing unexpected challenges.
- Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
- Good stakeholder engagement and management, actively seeking inputs from various stakeholders, and fostering positive relationships with employees and external partners
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills with the capability to synthesize complex information and make data-driven recommendations
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access) and data analysis tools
Please note that your application will be sent to and reviewed by the direct employer - Montfort Care
