Internal Auditor

HONG YE GROUP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HONG YE GROUP PTE. LTD. is seeking an Internal Audit professional to evaluate internal control frameworks, identify risks, and drive improvements across multiple business units.

The role involves planning, executing financial, operational, and IT audits, and delivering clear, risk-focused reports. Applicants should have a relevant degree, professional certifications (CIA/CPA/ACCA advantageous), and 2–5 years of internal audit experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business administration, Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
• CIA/CPA/ACCA certifications are advantageous.
• 2-5 years of internal audit experience.
• Experience in compliance, risk management, or corporate governance is a plus.
• Strong report writing and ability to present observations clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control frameworks across business units and functions.
• Identify key risks and recommend practical and value-adding control improvements to mitigate risk exposure.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of agreed audit recommendations to ensure timely closure by management.
• Prepare clear, concise, and risk-focused audit reports highlighting key findings, root causes, and recommendations.
• Track remediation progress and provide periodic status updates to Management and the Audit Committee on a half-yearly basis.
• Develop and execute the annual internal audit plan based on enterprise risk assessments and business priorities.
• Perform financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits in accordance with approved audit methodologies and standards.
• Conduct process walkthroughs, identify internal control weaknesses, and evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Prepare comprehensive audit working papers, supporting documentation, and audit reports to substantiate findings and conclusions.
• Assess compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws and listing rules.
• Review and assess business processes to ensure alignment with financial, operational, and legal standards.
• Support management and the Audit Committee in strengthening corporate governance practices and frameworks.
• Provide advisory support and guidance to business units on internal control enhancements and risk management practices.
• Participate in special reviews, investigations, fraud reviews, and ad hoc audits as requested by Management or the Audit Committee.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of internal audit processes.
• Office-based role with occasional travel to group companies' office or sites for audit assignments

Skills

Report writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team player

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business administration, Accounting, Finance, or related fields

CIA/CPA/ACCA certifications advantageous

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Internal Controls & Risk Management

Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control frameworks across business units and functions.

Identify key risks and recommend practical and value-adding control improvements to mitigate risk exposure.

Monitor and follow up on the implementation of agreed audit recommendations to ensure timely closure by management.

Reporting

Prepare clear, concise, and risk-focused audit reports highlighting key findings, root causes, and recommendations.

Track remediation progress and provide periodic status updates to Management and the Audit Committee on a half-yearly basis.

Audit Planning & Execution

Develop and execute the annual internal audit plan based on enterprise risk assessments and business priorities.

Perform financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits in accordance with approved audit methodologies and professional standards.

Conduct process walk-throughs, identify internal control weaknesses, and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.

Prepare comprehensive audit working papers, supporting documentation, and audit reports to substantiate findings and conclusions.

Compliance & Governance

Assess compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws and listing rules.

Review and assess business processes to ensure alignment with financial, operational, and legal standards.

Support management and the Audit Committee in strengthening corporate governance practices and frameworks.

Advisory & Support

Provide advisory support and guidance to business units on internal control enhancements and risk management practices.

Participate in special reviews, investigations, fraud reviews, and ad hoc audits as requested by Management or the Audit Committee.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of internal audit processes.

Office-based role with occasional travel to group companies' office or sites for audit assignments

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business administration, Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent are advantageous
• Minimum 2-5 years of relevant internal audit experience
• Experience in compliance, risk management, or corporate governance is a plus
• Strong report writing skills with the ability to present observations and recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, and able to identify root causes of issues
• Proactive, independent, team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong understanding of internal auditing standards and risk assessment methodologies
• Good knowledge of accounting principles, internal control frameworks, and regulatory requirements
• Demonstrates high integrity, objectivity, and professionalism in all aspects of work
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments within deadlines
• Office-based role with occasional travel to group companies' office or sites for audit assignments