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

ACCA Careers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Singapore's Governance, Risk & Compliance team is looking for motivated professionals to strengthen risk and controls within client business processes. The role involves risk assessments, internal audits, and advisory work across industries in Asia Pacific and beyond.

Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Accountancy (CPA/CIA preferred) with 2–3+ years in audit or controls, and must be independent, innovative, and willing to travel 30%–50% of the time.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent; CPA/CIA preferred.
• 2+ years' experience for Associate, 3+ years for Senior Associate/Assistant Manager in business controls, internal audit, or external audit in an international firm or multinational company.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on internal control and business process improvements.
• Provide advisory services such as control self-assessment, governance, and enterprise risk assessment projects.
• Travel overseas to perform on-site reviews with KPMG offices where applicable.
• Assist business development activities to build a steady pipeline of opportunities and wins.
• Coach and mentor staff on career and personal development.
• Broaden exposure to governance, risk & compliance services within the team.

Skills

Internal controls

Auditing standards

GAAP knowledge

Client management

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Accountancy

CPA or 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 help 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.

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.