Assistant Manager, Internal Audit (SG & HK)

Liberty Specialty Markets; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Specialty Markets in Singapore seeks an experienced Internal Audit professional to lead cross-market audits across Singapore and Hong Kong. You will define audit scope, oversee risk assessments, and deliver evidence-based findings while collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

The role requires strong IIA standards knowledge, insurance industry familiarity, and proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and SQL to drive data-driven insights and ensure strategic objectives are met.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of internal audit, accounting, or finance experience.
• Knowledge of IIA standards and ethics with practical application.
• Working knowledge of insurance industry practices and regulatory expectations.
• Proficient with data analytics tools and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of audit projects across Singapore and Hong Kong.
• Define scope, objectives, timelines; oversee risk assessments and audit programs.
• Engage stakeholders across multiple business lines and align on priorities.
• Apply deep audit methodology and ITGC knowledge to guide decisions.
• Communicate issues clearly and influence remediation plans.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Audit methodology

Regulatory awareness

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

Responsible for delivering independent, objective audit and advisory services that support Senior Management and key stakeholders in risk management and achieving strategic objectives. The role requires building and maintaining strong business relationships while executing high-quality, risk-based audits that provide value-added insights and align with the Company’s commitment to its policyholders and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of audit projects across Singapore and Hong Kong markets.
• Define audit scope, objectives, and timelines; oversee risk assessments, control evaluations, and development of risk-based audit programs to ensure delivery of high-quality, clear, evidence-based findings.
• Engage and influence a diverse set of stakeholders across multiple business lines, fostering strong relationships and alignment on audit priorities in a complex and dynamic environment.
• Maintain advanced technical expertise and apply deep knowledge of audit methodology, insurance industry practices, and IT general controls, to guide audit decisions.
• Communicate audit issues and recommendations clearly; provide well-supported conclusions and influence management to implement sustainable remediation plans.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by engaging stakeholders across business lines, operations and technology; influence remediation and control enhancement through practical, risk based guidance.
• Drive continuous improvement of the audit approach, tools and working practices; share knowledge and promote consistent application of audit standards across the team.

Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Significant experience in Internal Audit, Accounting, or Finance roles, typically acquired through 5 or more years of relevant professional experience.
• Sound knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Professional Standards and Code of Ethics, with practical application in audit delivery.
• Working knowledge of the insurance business, including key products, processes, and regulatory expectations.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, with working knowledge of audit and data analytics tools such as Power BI and SQL.