AVP, Internal Audit: Governance, Risk & Controls

PERSOL Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL Singapore is seeking a seasoned internal audit professional to lead high-quality engagements across operational, financial, governance, and regulatory areas. You will plan, execute, and report audit results, strengthening controls and governance across the business.

You will develop the annual audit plan, collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, and travel internationally up to 10% as required. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of internal audit experience across operational, financial, governance and compliance contexts.
• Experience in insurance or banking with regulatory knowledge for Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to ensure quality audit execution.
• Leadership abilities to guide and motivate a team of auditors.
• Strong report writing, communication and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at multiple levels in a professional, team-oriented environment.
• Independent work style with strong time management and delivery.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute internal audit engagements including planning, scoping, fieldwork and reporting to deliver timely audit outcomes.
• Identify control gaps and recommend practical solutions to strengthen controls.
• Conduct comprehensive audits across operations, finance, governance and compliance to evaluate processes.
• Support integrated audits by assessing governance and risk management frameworks.
• Develop and refine the annual audit plan incorporating emerging risks and business priorities.
• Establish strong stakeholder relationships to promote governance and risk practices.
• Monitor and validate timely resolution of audit findings in line with internal standards.
• Undertake ad-hoc reviews and investigations to address emerging risks.

Skills

Audit leadership

Governance & risk management

Stakeholder management

Report writing & presentation

Team leadership

Job description

PERSOL Singapore is seeking a seasoned internal audit professional to lead high-quality engagements across operational, financial, governance, and regulatory areas. You will plan, execute, and report audit results, strengthening controls and governance across the business.

You will develop the annual audit plan, collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, and travel internationally up to 10% as required. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.