AVP, Internal Audit (Insurance Industry)

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

Brief Summary

Join a dynamic team to drive high-quality internal audit engagements that enhance governance, risk management, and internal controls while supporting key business objectives.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Possess 8–10 years of relevant experience in internal auditing, specifically in operational, financial, governance, and compliance contexts.
• Experience in the insurance or banking sectors with understanding of regulatory requirements in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia is advantageous.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail, ensuring quality and thoroughness in audit execution.
• Exhibit leadership abilities to guide and motivate a team of auditors effectively.
• Strong report writing, communication, and presentation capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at various levels, fostering a professional and team-oriented environment.
• Exhibit independence and strong time management skills, capable of completing tasks with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required, with an estimated travel commitment of up to 10%.