Internal Audit Manager (Central) JT (ID: 715469)

PERSOL SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL Singapore is seeking an Internal Audit professional to plan and coordinate audits across overseas entities, focusing on risk areas and governance controls. You will perform risk assessments, design testing plans, and document evidence for management reviews.

The role involves presenting findings to senior stakeholders, supporting investigations when needed, and contributing to governance awareness sessions. Travel to various locations may be required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of internal audit experience with ownership of audit engagements (planning, fieldwork and reporting).
• Strong capability in risk assessment and internal controls evaluation.
• Structured documentation of evidence and conclusions; clear observations and remediation actions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate internal audit and internal-controls reviews across overseas entities; define scope, timelines and stakeholders.
• Perform risk assessments, develop audit hypotheses and use data analysis to focus testing on key risk areas.
• Execute testing of control design and operating effectiveness; document observations and remediation actions with business owners.
• Prepare audit working papers, draft audit reports and present findings to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Audit planning

Fieldwork

Reporting

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and coordinate internal audit and internal-controls review activities across overseas entities, including scope, timelines, and stakeholder alignment.
• Perform risk assessment, develop audit hypotheses, and use data analysis to focus testing on key risk areas.
• Execute testing of control design and operating effectiveness, document clear observations, and agree remediation actions with business owners.
• Prepare audit working papers, draft audit reports, and present key findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Support whistleblowing or incident-related investigations as assigned, including fact-finding and reporting.
• Create materials for governance/compliance awareness sessions and support related internal briefings.
• Prepare meeting materials for senior forums (e.g., management and committee-level reporting) and support follow-up tracking.
• Take on ad-hoc projects assigned by audit leadership, ensuring timely delivery and high documentation standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification (e.g., Chartered Accountant, CPA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent).
• 2 - 3 years of internal audit experience with proven ownership of audit engagements (including planning, fieldwork, and reporting).
• Strong capability in risk assessment, internal controls evaluation, and structured documentation of evidence and conclusions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate recommendations clearly and drive alignment across teams.
• Comfortable working in a small team environment and engaging with senior leadership.
• Willingness to travel as required for audit work.
• Experience addressing complex control/compliance situations and delivering practical, business-focused recommendations.
• Experience supporting cross-border audits and/or on-site work in overseas locations is an advantage.