Deputy Director, Internal Audit (Contract)

BUSINESS EDGE PERSONNEL SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BUSINESS EDGE PERSONNEL SERVICES PTE LTD is seeking a Deputy Director – Internal Audit to lead an independent assurance function reporting to the CEO. This role drives the risk-based internal audit strategy and evaluates control environments across diverse operations.

You will present findings to the CEO and Board, develop audit methodologies, and coordinate with external bodies. Requires CIA or equivalent and 8+ years in audit with leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field.
• CIA or equivalent professional certification required.
• Minimum 8 years of audit experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience reporting findings to C-suite or board committees preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IIA Standards and COSO internal control frameworks.
• Proficiency in walkthroughs, data analytics, and control testing.
• Solid understanding of Singapore regulatory environment for venue, facility and properties.
• Excellent executive-level report writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual risk assessments across all units to establish a rolling risk-based internal audit plan.
• Direct and perform audit lifecycles per IIA Standards.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness; provide pragmatic recommendations and follow-up reviews.
• Report high-impact audit findings to CEO and Board with root-cause analyses.
• Establish and maintain internal audit methodology, working papers, quality frameworks and governance policies.
• Coordinate scope and reliance with external auditors, regulators, and third-party risk specialists.

Skills

Audit leadership

IIA Standards

COSO

Walkthroughs

Data analytics

Control testing

Regulatory knowledge (Singapore)

Report writing

Verbal communication

Education

CIA or equivalent certification

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business administration

Job description

Deputy Director – Internal Audit
Contract of up to 3 years - Renewable and Convertible

Position Overview

The Senior Manager/DeputyDirector (HOD) of Internal Audit leads and operates an independent, standaloneassurance capability reporting directly to the CEO. This role is responsiblefor driving the organization's risk-based internal audit strategy, evaluatinginternal control environments across diverse operational spaces and serving asa trusted advisor to senior management and the Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct annual, organization-wide risk assessments across all business units, facilities and commercial operations to establish and manage a rolling risk-based internal audit plan approved by the CEO.
• Direct and perform complete audit lifecycles - including scoping, process walkthroughs, control testing and fieldwork in alignment with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards).
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness across financial, operational, governance and compliance domains. Provide pragmatic,risk-proportionate recommendations and perform targeted follow-up reviews on corrective actions.
• Report high-impact, evidence-based audit reports for executive leadership. Present key findings, root-cause analyses and risk ratings directly to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Establish, update and maintain the organization's internal audit methodology, working papers, quality frameworks and governance policies from the ground up.
• Coordinate audit scope and reliance with external auditors, regulatory bodies, 3rd party risk specialists and professional audit associations.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration &/related discipline.
• Professional Certifications required: CIA or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years & above audit experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisor /lead capacity.
• Direct experience reporting findings to C-suite executives or Board-level audit committees is strongly preferred.
• Strong mastery of IIA Standards and COSO internal control frameworks.
• Proficiency in walkthroughs, complex data analytics and control testing.
• Sound understanding of Singapore's regulatory environment, particularly regarding venue, facility and property related operations.
• Ability to operate autonomously with exceptional executive-level report writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical mindset focused on identifying root causes of operational control gaps.
  EA License No: 96C4864
  CEI Reg No: R1104487 (Tan Hui Yung Janet)