Audit Manager (Functions)

GXS Bank Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GXS Bank Pte. Ltd. is seeking an Audit Manager to lead end-to-end audits across Banking Products, Credit & Collections, Outsourcing, Market & Liquidity Risk, AML/CFT and Treasury.

You will design test steps, maintain audit work papers in the GRC system, and guide junior staff while ensuring adherence to MAS guidelines and governance standards. You will engage senior stakeholders, build strong risk-based insights, and explore AI-enabled audit techniques to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy or finance with professional certification preferred.
• Minimum 8 years in Internal/External Audit, with Credit Risk or Market & Liquidity Risk experience a plus.
• Solid knowledge of MAS regulations relating to financial institutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform risk assessments, evaluate controls and processes.
• Execute audit reviews and fieldworks, document work papers and findings.
• Draft audit reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Lead audit projects, ensure adherence to audit methodology and timelines.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in accountancy or finance

CPA/ACCA/CIA certification

Tools

GRC system

Data analytics tools

Audit software

Job description

Get to know our Team:

Internal Audit is an independent function (3rd line of Defence) within GXS Bank that provides an objective assurance and advisory role to senior management. We use a systematic, disciplined risk-based approach to evaluate and assess risks, processes and internal controls, while aligning them to the Bank's overall digital strategy. Internal Audit covers multiple businesses and technology functions within the Bank.

Get to know the Role:

You report to the Head of Functions Audit at GXS Bank, which is part of the business audit team. As an audit manager, you are responsible to conduct audit activities that cover the end-to-end business-aligned portfolio and other corporate functions. This include areas such as Banking Products (i.e. Retail Banking and Business Banking, Trade Financing), Credit and Collections Management, Outsourcing, Market and Liquidity Risk, AML/ CFT and Treasury. Candidates with practitioner experience in Credit Risk/ Market & Liquidity Risk Management will be favourably considered. You effectively plan, manage and execute audits, including the design of audit test steps to evaluate the risks associated with (but not limited to) governance, business management, financial, operational, regulatory, and business continuity. You maintain well documented audit work papers including supporting documents/ evidence in the GRC system, which are subject to regular internal quality assurance review. You are able to lead, execute and complete audit projects by adhering to audit methodology, key phases and assigned timelines. You keep abreast of MAS regulations & guidelines relating to FIs and banks. You are familiar with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) and able to develop AI use-cases for audit execution to enhance risk profiling of business and automate fieldwork execution. Ability to identify and assess risks arising from the use of AI, including risks relating to governance, data quality and privacy.

The day-to-day activities:

Support the Head of Business/ Functions Audit as part of the Audit team. Plan and perform risk assessments, understand and evaluate the business environment, related controls and processes. Execute audit reviews and fieldworks, including work paper documentation, drafting of audit findings and leading the issue discussion internally and with stakeholders. Assist to draft audit reports and participate in the presentation of audit findings. Participate/ support in ad-hoc projects, special thematic review or independent investigation. Build and maintain healthy relationships with different levels of management, stakeholders, and be a trusted risk advisor on control related matters. Actively participate in driving data analytics capabilities including the maintenance of audit workflow system (i.e. GRC), so as to improve the effectiveness of Internal Audit.

The must haves:

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy, finance or equivalent, with professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIA) as an added advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Internal/ External Audit function, and any additional experience in Credit Risk Management is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of key regulations (e.g. MAS 635, MAS 626, MAS 612, MAS 637 & MAS 658).
• An excellent team player.
• Confidence in dealing with senior management.
• Able to work independently and possess the courage to challenge risk-decisions made by senior stakeholders, from a 3rd line of defence perspective.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical, presentation and report writing skills.

Based in Singapore, the ability to travel for work when required is a plus.

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