Assistant Manager, Internal Audit

Income Insurance Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Income Insurance Limited in Singapore seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to lead and plan audit projects as defined in the risk-based Audit Plan. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in audit, preferably in the financial sector.

You will evaluate internal controls and communicate findings to senior management. A degree in accountancy or a related field and relevant professional qualifications are essential. Strong analytical skills and a collaborative nature are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of audit working experience.
• Prior experience in internal/external audits in financial sectors.
• Good knowledge of audit project management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead internal audit projects as per the risk-based Audit Plan.
• Ensure audits are completed in accordance with established standards.
• Communicate root causes of identified issues to senior management.

Skills

Internal audit methodologies

Data analytics

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Accountancy, Business, or Finance

Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA)

Job description

Our Internal Audit team is an independent, objective team providing assurance and consulting activities that is guided by the philosophy of adding value to improve the operations of the organisation.

You will be involved in planning and leading internal audit projects as defined in the risk-based Audit Plan. This will include planning the individual audit engagement, designing and testing the control, presenting the audit findings, writing the audit reports and follow-up on remediation.

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Ensure that audits are completed in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with standards established by industry best practices and the relevant risk and regulatory environment
• Evaluate internal control design and operating effectiveness, adherence to sales advisory process and manage remediation activities
• Communicate root causes of identified issues, associated risks, on the current and future business model and operating environment and include recommendations and action plans for improvements in business processes
• Build strong relationship with 1stand 2ndline of defence to identify potential red flags and ensure that insights to emerging risk and controls are identified and managed
• Manage 3rd party audit support team/ resources where applicable
• Participate in major business initiatives, and pro-actively advise and assist the business on change initiatives

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Business or finance related field or recognized professional qualification i.e. Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Minimum 5 years of audit working experience and above
• Prior experiences in internal or external audits in financial sectors (including sales advisory process, insurance and investment) and/or with data analytics experience
• Good knowledge of internal audit methodologies, audit projects management including agile auditing, risks and controls
• Good written and verbal communication skills, and able to engage senior management
• Collaborator and team player who is motivated, demonstrate analytical thinking, has sound judgement and detailed oriented
• Highly organized, focused and able to work under tight timelines and pressure