Internal Audit Manager

Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore (URA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore (URA) invites an Internal Audit Manager to lead end-to-end audits across financial, operational, and regulatory domains, reporting to the Internal Audit Director and engaging with senior management.

You will plan, execute, and communicate findings, monitor remediation, and contribute to governance and accountability in the Singapore public sector.

Qualifications

• 3 to 8 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or a related field.
• 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.
• CIA or equivalent professional certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute end-to-end internal audit reviews across financial, operational, and regulatory domains, in accordance with the IIA Standards and 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.

Skills

Risk-based audit methodologies

Independent contributor

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CIA certification

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.