IT Audit Manager (Financial Services)

MICHAEL PAGE (PERSONNEL) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MICHAEL PAGE (PERSONNEL) PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced Internal Audit professional to lead risk-based audits across technology and operations in Asia.

You will report to the Internal Audit leadership and work closely with business and tech stakeholders to strengthen controls and governance across multiple jurisdictions. The role requires prior IT audit experience, exposure to financial services or regulated industries, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel regionally.

Qualifications

• Degree prerequisites in accounting/IS/CS/finance.
• CISA or equivalent certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute IT audits covering cybersecurity, infrastructure, networks, applications, cloud environments and technology governance.
• Participate in operational and business process audits to gain broader exposure.
• Identify control weaknesses, assess risk exposure, and recommend improvements.
• Perform audit planning, fieldwork, testing, reporting and follow-up activities.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Support regional audit engagements across Asia.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in audit methodology, analytics, automation and reporting practices.

Skills

IT audit

Technology risk

Stakeholder mgmt

Audit leadership

Education

Degree in Accounting

Degree in Information Systems

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Finance

Tools

CISA

Job description

Regional audit exposure across Asia

Pathway towards senior audit leadership

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established financial services organisation with a strong presence across multiple Asian markets. Operating within a highly regulated environment, the business places significant emphasis on governance, risk management, and operational excellence.

Job Description

Reporting into the Internal Audit leadership team, you will support the delivery of risk-based audits across technology and operational areas throughout the region.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and execute IT audit covering cybersecurity, infrastructure, networks, applications, cloud environments and technology governance .
• Participate in operational and business process audits to gain broader exposure across the organisation.
• Identify control weaknesses, assess risk exposure , and recommend practical improvements .
• Perform audit planning, fieldwork, testing, reporting and follow-up activities.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders across business and technology functions.
• Support regional audit engagements across multiple jurisdictions within Asia.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in audit methodology, analytics, automation and reporting practices.

The Successful Applicant

Degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, or a related discipline.

Professional certifications such as CISA or equivalent would be advantageous.

Experience within IT Audit, Technology Risk, Internal Audit or Assurance.

Previous experience leading audit engagements independently.

Exposure to financial services, banking, capital markets or other regulated industries is preferred.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Interest in developing broader operational audit capabilities alongside technology audit specialisation.

Willingness to travel regionally

Strong expertise across one or more of the following:

• Cybersecurity audits
• Network and infrastructure reviews
• Application controls reviews
• IT General Controls (ITGC)
• Cloud security assessments
• Data centre audits
• Technology governance reviews

What's on Offer

• Regional exposure across multiple Asian markets
• Pathway towards senior audit leadership
• Direct exposure to senior business and technology leaders.
• Diverse audit portfolio spanning technology, operations and business processes.
• Clear long-term progression opportunities for high-performing individuals.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment with strong leadership mentorship.