Internal Auditor

GOLDEN VILLAGE MULTIPLEX PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GOLDEN VILLAGE MULTIPLEX PTE LTD is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to manage audits of financial and operational controls across the group. You will assess controls, identify deficiencies, and implement pragmatic improvements while supporting policy rollout and compliance.

The role involves advising stakeholders on risks and process enhancements, reviewing lease accounting under IFRS 16, and delivering reports to Audit Committee and management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy or related discipline.
• CPA designation with external audit experience (Big4 or 2nd tier firm) is required.
• Minimum 5 years in internal audit, preferably in entertainment or retail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review audit programs for internal audit assignments on financial controls, operational controls and compliance.
• Assess controls, identify deficiencies and root causes, propose improvements and own rollout when significant.
• Design, rollout and embedding of corporate policies and procedures, ensuring ongoing compliance across the Group.
• Advise stakeholders on risks, controls and process improvements to maximise business returns.
• Periodic review of lease accounting (IFRS 16) and testing of lease-related controls.
• Review of critical date management processes and testing of rent/expense calculations.
• Deliver internal control & risk management reports and audit reports for Audit Committee and management.
• Ad-hoc duties to support Group senior management with project-specific tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Policy interpretation

MS Office

Bilingual English/Chinese

Education

Degree in Accountancy

CPA designation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review audit program for internal audit assignments on financial controls, operational controls and compliance
• Assess key internal controls, identify control deficiencies and their root causes, and propose practical recommendations for improvement in internal control as well as operating effectiveness and/or efficiency. For significant recommendations, take ownership of project-managing the rollout and execution - including identifying practical trade-offs and resource constraints during implementation, and providing structured hand-holding support to department colleagues to ensure the objectives of the recommendation are achieved
• Assist on the design, rollout and embedding of corporate policies and procedures, and ensure ongoing compliance across the Group
• Advise business stakeholders on risks, controls and process improvements in order to maximise business returns, and actively support the practical implementation of agreed improvements.
• Periodic review of lease accounting (e.g. under IFRS 16)
• Testing of lease-related internal controls
• Review of critical date management processes
• Testing of rent and expense calculations / reconciliations
• Deliver internal control & risk management reports
• Prepare and maintain audit reports for the review of Audit Committee and management
• Ad-hoc duties to directly support Group senior management as and when assigned project specific tasks. Including but not limited to performing of any ad-hoc business research, investigation, monitoring, and analysis of new business proposals and corporate finance initiatives as required

Requirements

Experience

• Degree holder in Accountancy or other related disciplines
• CPA holder with prior external auditing experience with Big4 or 2nd tier audit firm is a MUST
• With a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, preferably in entertainment or retail Industry

Skills

• Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Good organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Ability to comprehend, interpret and apply law and policies appropriately
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Good command of English and Chinese/Mandarin (both written & spoken to liaise with Chinese/Mandarin speaking associates from overseas)
• Strong business sense, detail-minded with good communication skills

Attitude

• Responsible and able to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Excellent team player, self-motivated, well-organized
• Willing to take ownership of implementation of significant recommendations
• Committed to continuous improvement, actively promoting innovation and best practice, constantly seeking feedback