Senior Executive (Adjudication, Debt Repayment Scheme) – 11-month Contract

About the Role

The Ministry of Law is dedicated to ensuring a robust legal framework, effective intellectual property protections, a sound insolvency system, and efficient land resource management to fulfill national objectives. Within the Individual Insolvency and Debt Repayment Scheme Division (IIDRSD) of the Insolvency & Public Trustee's Office (IPTO), the appointed Senior Executive will manage adjudication related to creditor claims in Debt Repayment Scheme (DRS) cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Review validity of creditor claims in accordance with applicable legislation and standard operating procedures.
• Communicate with debtors and creditors, including their legal representatives, to obtain necessary documentation and information supporting claims filed.
• Resolve disputes arising from claim adjudication between creditors and debtors.
• Coordinate with management and the legal division for dispute resolution and claim assessment processes.
• Handle communication and processing of statutory notices such as claim rejection notices within prescribed timelines.
• Evaluate appeals lodged by creditors against claim rejections, collaborating with the legal division to ensure timely resolution.
• Complete preliminary adjudications to decide on debtor eligibility for the DRS within the court-mandated timeframes.

Candidate Requirements

• Educational background preferably in Accountancy, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Law.
• Work experience ranging from 1 to 2 years is essential.
• Proficient literacy and numeracy abilities.
• Comfortable analyzing numerical data and meticulous in handling legal documents such as court judgments and orders.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Detail-oriented with the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Additional Information

The selected candidate will be engaged on an 11-month non-renewable contractual basis, working onsite in Singapore.