Associate to Assistant Manager, Internal Audit (Governance, Risk & Compliance)

ACCA Careers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Singapore is seeking motivated professionals to join our Governance, Risk & Compliance Team. You will assist clients in managing risks through analysis of controls, risk-based internal audit plans, and reviews of business processes, with opportunities across Asia Pacific and beyond.

The role offers exposure to diverse industries and requires adaptability, strong communication, and collaboration within a global firm. Travel and client interaction are integral parts of the position.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent; CPA/CIA preferred.
• 2+ years for Associate, 3+ years for Senior Associate/Assistant Manager in business controls, internal audit or external audit.
• Experience in banking, insurance, real estate, hospitality, healthcare, F&B; treasury knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on internal control and business process improvements.
• Provide control self-assessment, governance and ERM advisory services.
• Travel overseas for on-site reviews with other offices (30–50% of the time).
• Assist in business development to build a pipeline of opportunities.
• Coach and mentor staff on career and personal development.
• Broaden development and exposure within Governance, Risk & Compliance team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Presentation skills

Report writing skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Accountancy or equivalent

CPA/CIA preferred

Job description

Job Description

We invite highly motivated and dynamic professionals with relevant experience to join our Governance, Risk & Compliance Team. Our team comprises professionals who helps our clients manage their business risks through the review and analysis of risks and controls within their business processes and the testing of these controls. Our professionals typically assist clients in developing risk based internal audit plans and undertake internal audit reviews of the business processes. We believe in adding value, and our recommendations help our clients better manage their risks through the strengthening of business process controls. Successful candidates will have the opportunity of working on internal audit assignments in various industries, within Asia Pacific and beyond.

Job Description

We invite highly motivated and dynamic professionals with relevant experience to join our Governance, Risk & Compliance Team. Our team comprises professionals who helps our clients manage their business risks through the review and analysis of risks and controls within their business processes and the testing of these controls. Our professionals typically assist clients in developing risk based internal audit plans and undertake internal audit reviews of the business processes. We believe in adding value, and our recommendations help our clients better manage their risks through the strengthening of business process controls. Successful candidates will have the opportunity of working on internal audit assignments in various industries, within Asia Pacific and beyond.

We invite highly motivated, dynamic professionals at the Associate to Assistant Manager level with relevant experience to join our growing team.

You Will Be Required To

• Advise clients on internal control and business process improvements
• Provide other advisory services such as control self assessment, corporate governance, enterprise risk assessment projects
• Travel overseas to perform on-site reviews together with other KPMG offices, where applicable
• Assist in business development activities to build a steady pipeline of opportunities and wins
• Coach, mentor and provide guidance to staff on career and personal development
• Opportunities will be provided to broaden own development and greater exposure to relevant services within the Governance, Risk & Compliance Team

The Ideal Candidate Should

• Possess a degree in Accountancy or equivalent (CPA/CIA preferred) and a minimum of two years' experience for Associate, & three years & above for Senior Associate and Assistant Manager in business controls, commercial internal audit or external audit in an international public accounting firm and/or a reputable multinational company.
• Preferably have a good understanding of internal controls, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles coupled with experience in banking, insurance, real estate, hospitality, healthcare, food and beverage industries; knowledge of treasury operations.
• Be independent, innovative and resourceful with strong interpersonal, organisational, presentation and report writing skills, have a naturally inquisitive mind and be able to think "outside the box" and be willing to travel between 30% to 50% of the time.
• Be able to assess the practical aspects of business operations and management to enable sound and practical recommendations to clients, work in a team environment, and have strong project and client management skills.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities.

As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors.

We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth.

One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities.

As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors.

We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth.

One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.