Internal Audit Manager

uqpay pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

uqpay pte. ltd. seeks an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead its corporate audit portfolio.

You will evaluate internal controls, governance, and risk management, collaborating with senior leadership and the Audit Committee to deliver risk-based programs that strengthen regulatory compliance and operational resilience. The role requires 7–10 years in internal or external audit, COSO/ISO knowledge, and data analytics proficiency (ACL/IDEA/Power BI/Python).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• CPA/CA/CIA designation is strongly preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive internal audit/external audit or ERM experience.
• Knowledge of COSO/ISO 31000 and Singapore regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools (ACL/IDEA/Power BI, Python/SQL) for data‑driven auditing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English for board‑level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an agile, risk-based annual internal audit plan aligned with objectives and regulatory frameworks.
• Lead end-to-end operational, financial, compliance, and IT audits across units.
• Assess internal controls to identify vulnerabilities and non‑compliance.
• Prepare objective audit reports with pragmatic recommendations for management and Audit Committee.
• Monitor timely implementation of management action plans addressing findings.
• Advise on enterprise risk management and control environments for stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Critical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Accounting or Finance or Business

Tools

ACL

IDEA

Power BI

Python/SQL

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and meticulous Internal Audit Manager to lead and execute our corporate internal audit engagement portfolio. In this role, you will evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of our internal controls, governance structures, and risk management processes. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership and the Audit Committee to deliver risk-based audit programs that strengthen operational resilience, financial integrity, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Audit Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute an agile, risk-based annual internal audit plan aligned with corporate strategic objectives and regulatory frameworks.

• Audit Execution: Lead end-to-end operational, financial, compliance, and IT process audits across business units.

• Control Evaluation: Assess internal control systems to identify vulnerabilities, control breakdowns, operational inefficiencies, and non-compliance with corporate policies and statutory requirements.

• Reporting & Recommendations: Prepare high-quality, objective internal audit reports containing pragmatic, value-added recommendations for executive management and the Audit Committee.

• Follow-up & Monitoring: Monitor and verify the timely implementation of management action plans addressing internal audit findings.

• Risk Management & Advisory: Serve as an internal consultant on control environments and enterprise risk management (  ER  M  B ] G? OT  ER?  S?

• Stakeholder Management: Build constructive relationships with senior management, external auditors, regulatory inspectors, and cross‑functional teams.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline from a recognized university.

• Professional Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is strongly preferred.

• Work Experience: Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in internal auditing, external auditing (Big 4 background preferred), or enterprise risk management.

• Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000), Singapore regulatory requirements, and financial reporting standards.

• Data Analytics: Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Power BI, Python/SQL) for data‑driven auditing and continuous monitoring.

• Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical, critical-thinking, and problem‑solving abilities paired with strong business acumen. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to present findings to board‑level leadership.