Job Description

What the role is:You will report to the Director (Corporate Insolvency) and undertake case-specific and general administrative work within the Insolvency Office. You will be tasked to handle a range of cases, namely compulsory winding up cases, simplified winding up cases, voluntary winding up cases and defunct companies\' cases. The Official Receiver administers the affairs of wound-up companies in accordance with the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act (IRDA). It seeks to recover assets from the wound-up company to satisfy the debts owed to the creditors while ensuring that the various stakeholders in the wound-up company are treated fairly. Apart from administering the affairs of wound-up companies, the Official Receiver also administers claims made by members of the public against the assets of defunct companies.What you will be working on:1. Undertake all aspects of corporate insolvency administration in accordance with the Insolvency, Restructuring and Dissolution Act (IRDA). 2. Liaise with insolvency practitioners, other government agencies, law firms and key stakeholders as part of the case administration process. 3. Handle case-specific written applications, claims and enquiries from members of the public. 4. Any ad hoc duties as required.What we are looking for:Requirements \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess qualifications in Accountancy, Finance, Business or Law with a proven track record in general administration. \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to start immediately is preferred. Personal Traits \xe2\x80\xa2 Commitment to the Public Service and motivated by the desire to serve the public \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to multi-task, manage cases within timelines and be meticulous and accurate in work \xe2\x80\xa2 Good interpersonal skills and team player, and yet able to work independently and be resourceful \xe2\x80\xa2 Good written and verbal communication skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent organizational skills Key Competencies \xe2\x80\xa2 [Customer Service and Case Management] Effectively deliver services, coordinate and manage service cases, from the start of service requests to their resolution, including resolving service challenges and performing service recovery where needed \xe2\x80\xa2 [Demonstrating Resilience] Demonstrate emotional resilience and courage to overcome difficulties, persevering in driving towards purposeful outcomes. \xe2\x80\xa2 [Managing Risks] Evaluate possible situational risks and develop strategies to prioritise safety to members of public, agency, and officers. Adopt a risk-based approach to enable better decision making in resource allocation and risk management. \xe2\x80\xa2 [Processing Cases] Ensure that each step in the case management process is carried out with professionalism and integrity. \xe2\x80\xa2 [Using Data Effectively and Meaningfully] Monitor and analyse qualitative and quantitative data to better understand members of public and businesses (e.g. motivations of their behaviours). Use insights from data to guide decision-making for better deployment of resources. Successful candidates will be offered a 1-year non-extendable contract.About Ministry of Law:In Singapore, having the rule of law and advancing people\'s access to justice are not just lofty ideals but the backbone of a functioning and a progressive society. At the Ministry of Law, not only do we contribute to developing the legal frameworks and policies that uphold our way of life, but also to providing community legal services that Singaporeans benefit from. The key policies we oversee include Singapore\'s legal and intellectual property infrastructure, the civil and criminal justice systems as well as land resources. Our officers are experts from different fields, and enjoy an excellent and challenging career in a fast-paced environment with plenty of opportunity to grow. If you share our vision of shaping the future of Singapore, you will definitely fit right in here at MinLaw.

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