Internal Audit Strategist

Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte Ltd is seeking a qualified Internal Audit Associate to support planning and execution of operational and compliance audits in Singapore. The role collaborates with the Head of Internal Audit and audit teams to coordinate self-assessments, surveys, and HQ activities while maintaining rigorous documentation and evidence for audit standards.

The successful candidate will perform testing, analyze data for risks and improvements, prepare reports with findings and

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 1 year of experience in internal or external audit.
• Candidates with external audit experience who are looking to transition into an internal audit career are encouraged to apply.
• Understanding of internal control frameworks, audit methodologies, and risk management principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to organize and manage audit documentation effectively.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word
• Able to commit for 1 year contract, subjected to renewable/extension/conversion.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Internal Audit and Internal Audit Executive in planning and executing operational and compliance audits.
• Assist in coordinating annual self-assessments, internal audits, surveys, and HQ audit or assessment activities.
• Review and compare audit and self-assessment results, identifying inconsistencies, trends, and areas requiring further investigation.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain comprehensive audit working papers and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with audit standards and company policies.
• Perform audit testing and verification of financial records, operational documents, and business processes.
• Analyse financial data, transaction records, and operational information to identify risks, discrepancies, exceptions, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist in preparing audit reports, including findings, recommendations, and presentations for management and HQ.
• Monitor and follow up on audit findings and corrective action plans to ensure timely implementation by relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct research on governance practices, internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements to support audit activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to obtain audit information and facilitate smooth audit execution.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Internal Audit function.

Skills

Audit planning

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Documentation

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Mitsubishi Electric Asia Pte Ltd is seeking a qualified Internal Audit Associate to support planning and execution of operational and compliance audits in Singapore. The role collaborates with the Head of Internal Audit and audit teams to coordinate self-assessments, surveys, and HQ activities while maintaining rigorous documentation and evidence for audit standards.

The successful candidate will perform testing, analyze data for risks and improvements, prepare reports with findings and