Assistant Director

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading governmental agency in Singapore is seeking a senior Internal Auditor to oversee integrated business process audits and IT system audits. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of relevant experience, solid leadership capabilities, and a strong understanding of internal controls and corporate governance. This role involves developing audit strategies, managing multiple projects, and providing valuable insights to enhance organizational processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant auditing experience.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee business process integrated audits and IT system audits.
• Develop risk-based audit plans and workflows.
• Report audit findings and provide advisory services.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Tertiary education in Accountancy, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent

Professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA

Job description

[What the role is]

Reporting to the Acting Director, Internal Audit Unit (IAU), you will be overseeing the business process integrated audits and IT system audits on the WSG operations to ensure robust governance, risk management and internal controls within the organisation.

[What you will be working on]

Reporting to the Acting Director, Internal Audit Unit (IAU), you will be overseeing the business process integrated audits and IT system audits on the WSG operations to ensure robust governance, risk management and internal controls within the organisation.

• Ability to develop risk-based audit plans, workflows and timeline
• Ability to lead, supervise, monitor and/or perform the business process integrated audits and IT system audits
• Ability to ensure proper documentation and conclusion on the results of audit tests and overall effectiveness of controls, adhering to internal guidelines
• Competencies in reporting audit findings and recommendations through formal reports to clearly communicate risks and issues to the Audit and Risk Committee and Management
• Competencies in providing independent advisory services to add value and improve the business processes and internal control systems of the organisation
• Competencies in conducting as appropriate, any special review, ad-hoc projects or investigations as requested by the Audit and Risk Committee and/or Management
• Ability to support in various tasks to build the competency of the audit team, including recruitment and training

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:

• Tertiary education in Accountancy, Finance, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent, and professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA will be advantageous
• Minimum 10 years of relevant auditing experience in business process integrated audits and IT audits with Big 4 accounting firms and/or as an internal auditor with established public listed conglomerate/Singapore government agencies, with at least 3 years of leadership experience
• Good understanding of internal controls, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, auditing standards and accounting principles
• Demonstrate leadership capability to manage multiple audit projects and deliver on commitments while maintaining audit quality
• Good interpersonal skills, able to interact with confidence and develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders
• Meticulous, analytical process-driven, self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a team member
• Possess good business acumen and have an inquisitive mind
• Good report writing and communication skills