Head of Internal Audit (SG Listed)

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Technologies seeks a Head of Internal Audit (SG Listed) to lead the IA function, shaping audit standards and driving risk-based assurance across finance, operations and compliance. You will partner with senior management and the Audit Risk Committee to develop and execute the annual audit plan, assess controls, and provide independent assurance that risks are well managed.

Ideal candidates have 15–20 years in audit, professional certifications (CA/CIA/CISA/CFE), and proven leadership of a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• 15–20 years in audit, including external audit.
• CA/CIA/CISA/CFE certifications preferred.
• Supervisory experience leading a department.
• Experience engaging with C-Suite and the Board.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and SGX reporting familiarity.
• Knowledge of information systems risks and IT controls.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong relationships and support for the IA function.
• Set audit standards and methodology including risk assessment and evaluation of controls.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders and internal functions to improve governance.
• Develop an audit plan using a risk-based methodology.
• Implement the approved audit plan and related projects.
• Provide assurance that risk management, controls and governance are functioning as intended.
• Perform consulting services to assist management in meeting objectives.
• Assess significant mergers/consolidations and new services/processes.
• Identify potential for fraud and how the company manages fraud risk.
• Assist in investigating violations of the code of conduct.
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulators for optimal coverage.
• Issue periodic reports to senior management detailing IA results.
• Inform Audit Risk Committee of emerging trends in internal auditing.
• Refer whistleblowing reports to Audit Risk Committee.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership experience

IT controls

SDLC

IFRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accountancy or related field

CA, CIA, CISA, CFE certifications (preferred)

Job description

About the job Head of Internal Audit (SG Listed)

Responsibilities

• Establish strong relationships and support for the IA function
• Set audit standards and methodology including the assessment of business risk and evaluation of the effectiveness of the established financial, operational and compliance practices and controls.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders and internal functions to obtain efficiencies in the overall governance process.
• Develop an audit plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology, including, as appropriate, any risks or control concerns identified by management
• Implement the approved audit plan including, as appropriate, any special tasks or projects that are consistent with the departments mission and independence.
• Evaluate and provide reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance systems are functioning as intended and will enable the organization's objectives and goals to be met.
• Perform consulting services as appropriate in response to requests to assist management in meeting its objectives
• Evaluate and assess significant merging/consolidating functions and new or changing services, processes, operations, and control processes coincident with their development, implementation, and/or expansion.
• Identify and evaluate potential for the occurrence of fraud and how the Company manages fraud risk.
• Assist in the investigation of significant violations of the Company's code of conduct and ethics policy, as appropriate
• Consider the scope of work of the external auditors and regulators, as appropriate, for the purpose of providing optimal audit coverage to the Company at a reasonable overall cost.
• Issue periodic reports to thesenior management summarizing results of IA activities. Reports will include risk management issues and internal control deficiencies, identified recommendations for improving the organization's operations, in terms of both efficient and effective performance.
• Inform theAudit Risk Committee and senior management of emerging trends and practices in internal auditing.
• Refer all whistleblowing reports to Audit Risk Committee

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree inAccountancy or related field
• At least 15 to 20 years of audit experience, including prior external audit experience
• CA, CIA, CISA, CFE certifications would be preferred
• Possess supervisory experience in leading a small department
• Experience dealing with senior management stakeholders includingC Suite and Board of Directors
• Sound knowledge of IFRS,SGX reporting requirements
• Knowledge of information systems risks management, general IT controls, and system development life cycle