Internal Audit Manager

Urban Redevelopment Authority; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Urban Redevelopment Authority in Singapore is looking for an Internal Audit Manager to oversee a diverse audit portfolio that spans financial, operational, and regulatory domains. This role emphasizes independent judgement and collaboration with senior management to enhance governance and accountability.

Ideal candidates are expected to have 3 to 8 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with risk-based audit methodologies. Effective communication and stakeholder engagement are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3 to 8 years of experience in internal audit or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of IIA Standards and risk-based methodologies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audit reviews across various domains.
• Identify control gaps and provide risk-based recommendations.
• Prepare structured audit reports and communicate findings.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Risk-based audit methodologies

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent

Job description

What the role is

Join our Internal Audit team as an Internal Audit Manager, where you will take on a broad and meaningful audit portfolio spanning financial, operational, and regulatory domains. You will work closely with the Internal Audit Director and engage directly with senior management and key stakeholders across the organisation. This role offers a unique opportunity to deepen your audit expertise, exercise independent professional judgement, and contribute to strengthening governance and accountability in the Singapore public sector.

What you will be working on

• Plan and execute end-to-end internal audit reviews across financial, operational, and regulatory domains, in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and the department's audit methodology
• Identify control gaps and weaknesses, assess their significance, and develop practical, risk-based recommendations for improvement
• Prepare clear, well-structured audit reports and working papers that effectively communicate findings and recommendations to management and Board-level audiences
• Engage and manage relationships with auditees and stakeholders throughout the audit process, from planning through to issue resolution
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of agreed audit recommendations
• Support the Internal Audit Director in audit planning, department initiatives, and ad-hoc advisory assignments as required

What we are looking for

• 3 to 8 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or a related field, with a focus on business audit comprising financial, operational, and regulatory reviews
• Strong working knowledge of risk-based audit methodologies and the IIA Standards
• Able to work independently as an individual contributor, managing audit assignments end-to-end with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify root causes and develop actionable recommendations
• Clear and confident communicator in both writing and in person, comfortable engaging with and presenting findings to senior management
• Professional and collaborative in stakeholder engagement, with the ability to navigate differing views constructively
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent professional certification is preferred but not required

About Urban Redevelopment Authority

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is Singapore's national land use planning authority. URA prepares long term strategic plans, as well as detailed local area plans, for physical development, and then co-ordinates and guides efforts to bring these plans to reality. Prudent land use planning has enabled Singapore to enjoy strong economic growth and social cohesion, and ensures that sufficient land is safeguarded to support continued economic progress and future development.