Internal Audit Assistant Manager - Construction Related Audits

EM Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EM Services Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to join our construction-focused audit team. You will gather information, design audit programs, perform fieldwork, and verify payments against drawings and rates, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.

You will evaluate project appraisals, conduct site checks, document evidence, develop audit observations with root causes and risks, and help prepare reports for management and the Audit

Qualifications

• A diploma in Structural & Civil Engineering, Building, Quantity Surveying, Estate Management, Construction Management, or equivalent from a recognized polytechnic or relevant professional qualification.
• Relevant experience of at least 3 years in construction management, handling projects involving technical appraisals, cost estimates, site checks, and quantity measurement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of data analytics tools is an advantage.
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with multi-disciplinary colleagues at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise objective judgment with strong logical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze information required for planning each audit assignment.
• Assist in designing the audit program, including procedures and tests for each assignment.
• Perform internal audit work based on the approved audit program, including follow-up on past audit issues and gathering evidence according to internal audit standards.
• Evaluate technical appraisals of projects and cost estimates, conduct site checks to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications, and verify accurate payments based on quantity measurements and correct rates.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies for construction-related operations.
• Document audit work and results clearly and organized, supported by audit evidence (e.g., comprehensive site photos) for team leader review; resolve review notes and apply learning to future assignments.
• Identify, develop, and draft comprehensive audit observations, including root causes and risks, and make value-added recommendations for process improvements.
• Assist the team leader in conducting closing meetings to communicate draft audit findings to management.
• Help finalize audit findings, recommendations, and reports, and collate management responses and action plans to mitigate risks.
• Track issues identified by internal and external auditors, monitoring implementation progress of management action plans.
• Conduct validation reviews on management remediation actions to address control deficiencies.
• Assist in developing the Annual Internal Audit Plan using a risk-based approach.
• Assist in preparing deliverables such as audit reports and presentation materials for management and the Audit Committee

Skills

Audit planning

Analytical thinking

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Logical thinking

Education

Diploma in Structural & Civil Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

• Gather and analyze information required for planning each audit assignment
• Assist in designing the audit program, including procedures and tests for each assignment
• Perform internal audit work based on the approved audit program, including follow-up on past audit issues and gathering evidence according to internal audit standards
• Evaluate technical appraisals of projects and cost estimates, conduct site checks to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications, and verify accurate payments based on quantity measurements and correct rates
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies for construction-related operations
• Document audit work and results clearly and organized, supported by audit evidence (e.g., comprehensive site photos) for team leader review; resolve review notes and apply learning to future assignments
• Identify, develop, and draft comprehensive audit observations, including root causes and risks, and make value-added recommendations for process improvements
• Assist the team leader in conducting closing meetings to communicate draft audit findings to management
• Help finalize audit findings, recommendations, and reports, and collate management responses and action plans to mitigate risks
• Track issues identified by internal and external auditors, monitoring implementation progress of management action plans
• Conduct validation reviews on management remediation actions to address control deficiencies
• Assist in developing the Annual Internal Audit Plan using a risk-based approach
• Assist in preparing deliverables such as audit reports and presentation materials for management and the Audit Committee

Job Requirements

• A good Diploma in Structural & Civil Engineering, Building, Quantity Surveying, Estate Management, Construction Management, or equivalent from a recognized polytechnic or relevant professional qualification
• Relevant experience of at least 3 years in construction management, handling projects involving technical appraisals, cost estimates, site checks, and quantity measurement
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of data analytics tools is an advantage
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with multi-disciplinary colleagues at all levels
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to exercise objective judgment with strong logical and critical thinking skills