Internal Audit Executive (Retail Industry)

Swift Search Global Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Swift Search Global Pte Ltd invites an experienced internal audit professional to strengthen financial and operational controls and drive practical process improvements across the Group.

The role requires a degree in Accountancy, CPA qualification, and at least 5 years of internal audit experience, with preference for candidates from the entertainment or retail sectors. Location is Suntec, Singapore, with standard Mon-Fri hours.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or a related discipline.
• CPA qualification and prior external audit experience with a Big Four or second-tier audit firm are mandatory.
• At least 5 years of relevant internal audit experience.
• Experience in the entertainment or retail industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review audit programmes covering financial controls, operational processes and compliance.
• Evaluate key internal controls, identify deficiencies and root causes, and recommend practical improvements to control effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Lead the implementation of significant audit recommendations, coordinating timelines, resources and practical trade-offs.
• Provide hands-on guidance to departments to achieve the intended outcomes.
• Support the development, implementation and adoption of corporate policies and procedures, and monitor compliance across the Group.
• Advise business stakeholders on risks, controls and process improvements, and support the implementation of agreed actions.
• Conduct periodic reviews of lease accounting, including compliance with IFRS 16.
• Test lease-related controls, review processes for tracking critical lease dates, and verify rental and expense calculations and reconciliations.
• Prepare internal control and risk management reports.
• Prepare and maintain audit reports for review by management and the Audit Committee.
• Support Group senior management on assigned projects, including business research, investigations, monitoring and analysis of new business proposals and corporate finance initiatives.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Compliance

Education

Degree in Accountancy

CPA qualification

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an internal audit professional to strengthen financial and operational controls, support Group-wide compliance and drive practical process improvements.

Location: Suntec
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review audit programmes covering financial controls, operational processes and compliance.

• Evaluate key internal controls, identify deficiencies and root causes, and recommend practical improvements to control effectiveness and operational efficiency.

• Lead the implementation of significant audit recommendations, coordinating timelines, resources and practical trade-offs. Provide hands-on guidance to departments to achieve the intended outcomes.

• Support the development, implementation and adoption of corporate policies and procedures, and monitor compliance across the Group.

• Advise business stakeholders on risks, controls and process improvements, and support the implementation of agreed actions.

• Conduct periodic reviews of lease accounting, including compliance with IFRS 16.

• Test lease-related controls, review processes for tracking critical lease dates, and verify rental and expense calculations and reconciliations.

• Prepare internal control and risk management reports.

• Prepare and maintain audit reports for review by management and the Audit Committee.

• Support Group senior management on assigned projects, including business research, investigations, monitoring and analysis of new business proposals and corporate finance initiatives.

Requirements

• Degree in Accountancy or a related discipline.

• CPA qualification and prior external audit experience with a Big Four or second-tier audit firm are mandatory.

• At least 5 years of relevant internal audit experience.

• Experience in the entertainment or retail industry is preferred.