Chief Internal Audit Leader – Strategy, Risk & Insight

AIA Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA Singapore seeks a seasoned Head of Internal Audit to lead the risk-based audit strategy for Singapore and Brunei. You will guide the team, oversee execution, and provide independent insights to governance forums, ensuring strong controls and posture against evolving risks.

The role requires 15+ years in internal audit or related fields, with insurance/financial services exposure and senior leadership experience. Singapore-based, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• CIA, CA, CPA, ACCA or other relevant professional certifications are highly desirable.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in internal audit, risk, assurance and/or professional services.
• Insurance or financial services background with senior leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of risk-based internal audit strategy and annual plan for Singapore and Brunei.
• Oversee execution of the Internal Audit plan in line with GIA standards and regulatory expectations.
• Ensure audit conclusions and management actions are supported with evidence and properly reported.
• Maintain knowledge of AIA’s business and evolving risk profile; adjust plans as needed.
• Provide independent insights to Audit Committee and senior management.
• Report on audit delivery, findings, and remediation progress to Audit Committee.
• Develop IA team capabilities across business, technology, and data analytics.
• Champion data analytics, automation, and innovative audit techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Internal controls

Data analytics

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CIA/CA/CPA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

AIA Singapore seeks a seasoned Head of Internal Audit to lead the risk-based audit strategy for Singapore and Brunei. You will guide the team, oversee execution, and provide independent insights to governance forums, ensuring strong controls and posture against evolving risks.

The role requires 15+ years in internal audit or related fields, with insurance/financial services exposure and senior leadership experience. Singapore-based, on-site position.