Global Internal Audit Lead – Regional Risk & Compliance

caliber8; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a global MNC in the maritime industry, seeks a Senior Executive Internal Auditor to join the Singapore team and support audits across Southeast Asia, West Asia and Oceania. Reporting into the Internal Audit function, you will plan and execute internal audits across regional entities, gaining exposure to diverse businesses and senior stakeholders.

Travel approximately 1–2 weeks per month is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 4–6 years of internal audit, external audit or accounting experience.
• Experience in risk assessment and end-to-end audit execution.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Strong report-writing and analytical skills.
• Prior exposure to shipping or logistics is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute internal audits across Southeast Asia, West Asia and Oceania.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop risk hypotheses and support audit planning through data analysis.
• Identify key control gaps and provide clear, factual audit observations and recommendations.
• Present audit findings to senior management and stakeholders.
• Perform follow-up reviews to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain audit workpapers and documentation per internal methodology.
• Support continuous improvement of audit programmes and data analytics capabilities.
• Leverage technology and analytics to improve audit effectiveness and efficiency.
• Provide advisory support on internal controls and governance when required.
• Collaborate with regional and HQ stakeholders to strengthen risk management and controls.

Skills

Internal auditing

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Report writing

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Our client, a global MNC in the maritime industry, seeks a Senior Executive Internal Auditor to join the Singapore team and support audits across Southeast Asia, West Asia and Oceania. Reporting into the Internal Audit function, you will plan and execute internal audits across regional entities, gaining exposure to diverse businesses and senior stakeholders.

Travel approximately 1–2 weeks per month is expected.