Internal Audit Manager (Korean speaking required)

ACCA Careers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Singapore is seeking an Internal Audit Manager for a global semiconductor leader. You will lead audits across financial, operational, and IT processes, working with regional and global stakeholders.

You will strengthen SOX controls, manage risk assessments, and present findings with remediation plans; travel regionally as needed; strong Korean-English communication required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, IT or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal audit, finance, internal controls, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of auditing standards, internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience managing financial, operational, IT, and SOX-related audits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify key business risks and provide practical recommendations.
• Proven project management capabilities and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or MBA qualifications will be advantageous.
• Experience within multinational corporations and familiarity with SAP systems would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a broad range of internal audit engagements covering financial, operational, and information technology processes.
• Determine audit scope, objectives, and testing procedures, while documenting key findings and conclusions.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the SOX compliance programme and assess the adequacy of internal controls.
• Conduct SOX testing across business processes and IT general controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify operational, financial, and compliance risks and provide practical recommendations to improve business processes and control environments.
• Prepare and present comprehensive audit reports to management, highlighting observations, risks, and remediation plans.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective actions and follow up on audit findings to ensure timely resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing audit methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Support management in strengthening internal controls through training, presentations, and advisory activities.
• Participate in special projects, investigations, and other risk management initiatives as required.

Skills

Internal Audit

Stakeholder Management

SOX Compliance

Risk Assessment

Project Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Korean language

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Join a global leader in the semiconductor industry
• High visibility role with exposure to regional and global stakeholders

Client Details

Our client is a leading multinational organization within the technology and manufacturing sector, recognized globally for its innovation and operational excellence. With a strong international footprint and robust governance framework, the company is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to strengthen its internal controls, risk management, and compliance functions across the business.

Description

Reporting functionally to the Global Internal Audit team and partnering closely with local leadership, you will:

• Lead and execute a broad range of internal audit engagements covering financial, operational, and information technology processes.
• Determine audit scope, objectives, and testing procedures, while documenting key findings and conclusions.
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance programme and assess the adequacy of internal controls.
• Conduct SOX testing across business processes and IT general controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify operational, financial, and compliance risks and provide practical recommendations to improve business processes and control environments.
• Prepare and present comprehensive audit reports to management, highlighting observations, risks, and remediation plans.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective actions and follow up on audit findings to ensure timely resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing audit methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Support management in strengthening internal controls through training, presentations, and advisory activities.
• Participate in special projects, investigations, and other risk management initiatives as required.

Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal audit, finance, accounting, internal controls, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of auditing standards, internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience managing financial, operational, IT, and SOX-related audits.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify key business risks and provide practical recommendations.
• Proven project management capabilities and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
• Fluent in both Korean and English as this role is required to speak with stakeholders based in South Korea.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or MBA qualifications will be advantageous.
• Experience within multinational corporations and familiarity with SAP systems would be highly desirable.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to join a globally recognised technology and manufacturing organisation.
• Exposure to regional and global audit engagements with senior stakeholder interaction.
• Broad audit coverage across financial, operational, IT, and compliance functions.
• Collaborative environment with strong career development opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration package and comprehensive employee benefits.