Head of Audit - Financial Institution (SG-based)

Kerry Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Consulting, on behalf of a premier financial institution, seeks a Head of Audit to be based in Singapore. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, drive the audit strategy and ensure high-quality engagements across governance, risk management and internal controls.

Reporting to the Group Head of Internal Audit, you will manage relationships with MAS and senior stakeholders, champion data analytics and automation, and contribute to group-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of internal audit experience
• Experience in Insurance, Retail Banking or Private Wealth
• Understanding of Singapore's regulatory environment

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements and ensure quality.
• Provide independent assessment of governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Manage relationships with MAS and senior stakeholders; drive data analytics and automation.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary audit team and contribute to group initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Boardroom presence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional qualification (Accounting/Finance)

Job description

Our client, a premier financial institution, is looking to appoint a Head of Audit. This key leadership role will be based in Singapore.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Group Head of Internal Audit and as a key member of the senior leadership team, you will be instrumental in driving the strategic initiatives within audit function and lead a multi-disciplinary team. You will ensure effective execution and quality of audit engagements, providing independent assessment of governance, risk management and internal controls with clear, actionable insights to senior management and the Audit Committee. You will also manage relationships with MAS, drive audit innovation through data analytics and automation, and contribute to the broader group initiatives.

Requirements

You possess at least 18 years of experience in Internal Audit within Insurance, Retail Banking or Private Wealth, with a strong understanding of Singapore's regulatory environment. You have demonstrated strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management capabilities, with sound judgement, boardroom presence and the ability to constructively challenge senior stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree or relevant professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline is required.