Group Internal Audit Manager

Pilmico Foods Corporation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilmico Foods Corporation in Singapore seeks an experienced Group Manager & Cluster Head, Internal Audit to lead internal audit activities across the APAC region, strengthening governance, risk management, and controls. You will drive a risk-based audit approach and partner with senior stakeholders.

You will lead a high-performing team, oversee planning, execution, and reporting, and advise on M&A, system implementations, and major change programs. Willingness to travel within APAC is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of internal audit experience with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in regional or multi-country audit environments is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk management, governance and IT risks.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of risk-based internal audits across APAC countries.
• Evaluate risk management frameworks, internal controls, and governance structures.
• Provide advisory support to senior management and the Board on risk exposure and process improvements.
• Develop KPIs and monitoring frameworks; coach and develop audit teams.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related fields

CPA / CIA / CISA (preferred)

Tools

CAATs

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Group Manager & Cluster Head, Internal Audit to lead and manage internal audit activities across multiple countries within the Group. This role plays a critical part in strengthening corporate governance, risk management, internal controls, and business process excellence across the organization.

You will drive a risk-based audit approach, partner closely with senior stakeholders, and lead a high-performing audit team while adding strategic value to the business.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning & Execution

Support the Group Internal Audit Head in developing and executing a risk-based annual audit plan

Identify and assess key risks at Group, country, and engagement levels

Review and approve audit scopes, programs, and methodologies in line with international auditing standards

Recommend updates to audit plans in response to emerging risks

Risk Management, Governance & Compliance

Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management frameworks, internal controls, and governance structures

Assess financial, operational, IT, fraud, and compliance risks

Provide insights and recommendations to Senior Management and the Board on risk exposures and control gaps

Support fraud risk assessments and investigations where required

Business Partnering & Advisory

Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on process improvement, controls, and risk mitigation

Provide advisory support for key initiatives such as M&A, system implementations, and major change programs

Partner with leaders to develop KPIs and performance monitoring frameworks

People & Function Management

Lead, coach, and develop the Internal Audit team across the cluster

Allocate resources effectively to deliver audit engagements

Conduct performance reviews and support continuous professional development

Foster a collaborative, high-integrity, and learning-oriented team culture

Process Improvement & Innovation

Identify opportunities to enhance business processes and operational efficiency

Apply data analytics and audit technology (CAATs) to strengthen audit insights

Evaluate the impact of technology, digitalization, and emerging risks on the business

Drive continuous improvement in audit methodologies and practices

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related fields

Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA (highly preferred)

Experience

Minimum 10years of internal audit-related experience

At least 3 years in a managerial or project leadership role

Experience in regional or multi-country audit environments is a strong advantage

Strong knowledge of internal audit, risk management, governance, and internal controls

Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills

Strong leadership, coaching, and people management capability

Familiarity with audit tools, data analytics, and IT risks

High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Other

Willingness to travel within the APAC region

Why Join Us

Regional leadership role with high visibility and impact

Opportunity to shape governance, risk, and audit practices across multiple countries

Collaborative environment with strong senior stakeholder engagement

Platform to drive process excellence and business value, beyond traditional audit