Internal Audit Intern - Data-Driven & Impactful

IPOS International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

IPOS International invites applications for an internship in auditing. You will work under the Team Lead to understand processes, identify risks, and perform audit procedures to test controls within IPOS Singapore’s IP protection and governance programs.

The role emphasizes data analysis, documentation of working papers, and collaboration on audit observations and action follow-ups, with opportunities to apply AI and analytics tools.

Qualifications

• Studied accounting or related modules in Year 1 or 2 of polytechnic or university studies.
• Candidates who have prior internship experience in internal or external auditing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely under the guidance of the Team Lead to understand business processes, identify key risks and controls, and perform audit procedures to assess the operating effectiveness of key controls.
• Prepare and maintain clear and well-documented audit working papers to support the audit procedures performed and conclusions reached.
• Perform data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, exceptions and potential control weaknesses to support audit work.
• Assist in identifying and drafting preliminary audit observations, including the underlying issues and potential areas for improvement, in a clear and concise manner.
• Assist in monitoring and tracking the implementation status of past audit findings and agreed management actions, including following up on outstanding items where required.
• Explore and apply appropriate uses of AI, data analytics and other available tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit activities and the department’s work processes.
• Support other departmental activities, including the preparation of Audit Committee meeting materials, procurement activities and other administrative matters as required.

Skills

Accounting basics

Education

Accounting modules

Job description

IPOS International invites applications for an internship in auditing. You will work under the Team Lead to understand processes, identify risks, and perform audit procedures to test controls within IPOS Singapore’s IP protection and governance programs.

The role emphasizes data analysis, documentation of working papers, and collaboration on audit observations and action follow-ups, with opportunities to apply AI and analytics tools.