Internal Audit Manager

Uqpay Pte Ltd; Otago; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Uqpay Pte Ltd in Otago, New Zealand, is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead our risk-based audit program, assess controls, and report findings to the Audit Committee.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, strengthen governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance, and use data analytics tools to drive continuous monitoring and operational resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA, CA, or CIA designation strongly preferred.
• 7–10 years of internal auditing, external auditing, or ERM experience.
• Deep knowledge of COSO and ISO 31000, plus regulatory requirements.
• Data analytics tools such as ACL, IDEA, Power BI, Python/SQL experience.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication, board-level presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute a risk-based annual internal audit plan.
• Audit Execution: Lead end-to-end audits across business units.
• Control Evaluation: Assess internal controls for vulnerabilities and non-compliance.
• Reporting & Recommendations: Prepare internal audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Follow-up & Monitoring: Verify timely implementation of action plans.
• Risk Management & Advisory: Advise on ERM and regulatory governance.
• Stakeholder Management: Build relationships with senior management, external auditors, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Audit planning

Audit execution

Control evaluation

Reporting & recommendations

Follow-up & monitoring

Risk management & advisory

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

ACL

IDEA

Power BI

Python/SQL

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and meticulous Internal Audit Manager to lead and execute our corporate internal audit engagement portfolio. In this role, you will evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of our internal controls, governance structures, and risk management processes. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership and the Audit Committee to deliver risk-based audit programs that strengthen operational resilience, financial integrity, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute an agile, risk-based annual internal audit plan aligned with corporate strategic objectives and regulatory frameworks.

• Audit Execution: Lead end-to-end operational, financial, compliance, and IT process audits across business units.

• Control Evaluation: Assess internal control systems to identify vulnerabilities, control breakdowns, operational inefficiencies, and non-compliance with corporate policies and statutory requirements.

• Reporting & Recommendations: Prepare high-quality, objective internal audit reports containing pragmatic, value-added recommendations for executive management and the Audit Committee.

• Follow-up & Monitoring: Monitor and verify the timely implementation of management action plans addressing internal audit findings.

• Risk Management & Advisory: Serve as an internal consultant on control environments, enterprise risk management (ERM), anti-fraud initiatives, and regulatory governance.

• Stakeholder Management: Build constructive relationships with senior management, external auditors, regulatory inspectors, and cross-functional teams.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline from a recognized university.

• Professional Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is strongly preferred.

• Work Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in internal auditing, external auditing (Big 4 background preferred), or enterprise risk management.

• Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000), Singapore regulatory requirements, and financial reporting standards.

• Data Analytics: Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Power BI, Python/SQL) for data-driven auditing and continuous monitoring.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities paired with strong business acumen. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to present findings to board-level leadership.