Internal Audit & Compliance Lead (Assistant Manager)

ACCA Careers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Singapore's Governance, Risk & Compliance team is looking for motivated professionals to strengthen risk and controls within client business processes. The role involves risk assessments, internal audits, and advisory work across industries in Asia Pacific and beyond.

Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Accountancy (CPA/CIA preferred) with 2–3+ years in audit or controls, and must be independent, innovative, and willing to travel 30%–50% of the time.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or equivalent; CPA/CIA preferred.
• 2+ years' experience for Associate, 3+ years for Senior Associate/Assistant Manager in business controls, internal audit, or external audit in an international firm or multinational company.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on internal control and business process improvements.
• Provide advisory services such as control self-assessment, governance, and enterprise risk assessment projects.
• Travel overseas to perform on-site reviews with KPMG offices where applicable.
• Assist business development activities to build a steady pipeline of opportunities and wins.
• Coach and mentor staff on career and personal development.
• Broaden exposure to governance, risk & compliance services within the team.

Skills

Internal controls

Auditing standards

GAAP knowledge

Client management

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Accountancy

CPA or CIA preferred

Job description

KPMG Singapore's Governance, Risk & Compliance team is looking for motivated professionals to strengthen risk and controls within client business processes. The role involves risk assessments, internal audits, and advisory work across industries in Asia Pacific and beyond.

Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Accountancy (CPA/CIA preferred) with 2–3+ years in audit or controls, and must be independent, innovative, and willing to travel 30%–50% of the time.