Manager (Audit Analytics)

MINDEF; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDEF seeks an experienced individual to support the Internal Audit Department's transformation through innovative audit and analytics solutions. The successful candidate will utilize their expertise in data analytics to enhance operational efficiencies and drive audit activities, ensuring robust practices while addressing technological challenges. This role is ideal for those passionate about utilizing data to improve audit processes in a pivotal sector of national security.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in auditing and/or IT operations preferred.
• Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) or equivalent certification.
• Qualifications in data analytics/data science advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Explore, propose, and develop audit and analytics solutions.
• Draw insights from data to identify risk areas.
• Support, maintain, and enhance automation and analytics systems.

Skills

Data analytics

Data science

Risk identification

Education

Accountancy

Business Administration

Computing

Tools

Excel VBA

UiPath

Python

SQL scripting

QlikSense

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

What the role is:

You are part of the team driving and supporting the Internal Audit Department's audit and analytics transformation effort.

What you will be working on:

- Explore, propose and develop audit and analytics solutions to elevate auditor's work efficiency
- Draw insights from data in IT systems to identify risk areas to monitor or investigate
- Support, maintain and enhance the department's automation and analytics systems
- Assist in driving, developing and executing audit activities and training courses to elevate auditor's audit and analytics competencies
- Address challenges such as balancing innovation in audit and analytics with maintaining robust audit practices

What we are looking for:

- Education in Accountancy, Business Administration, Computing or a related field
- At least 4 years of experience in auditing and/or IT operations is preferred
- Good understanding of, and practical knowledge in data analytics/data science
- Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent certification
- Proficiency in at least one scripting/programming language (e.g., Excel VBA, UiPath, Python, SQL scripting or equivalent)
- Proficiency in at least one visualization tool (e.g., QlikSense, Tableau, PowerBI or equivalent)
- Qualifications/certifications in data analytics/data science (e.g., Specialist Diploma in Business & Big Data Analytics) are advantageous
- Appointment will be commensurate with your experience
- Applicants with no experience may apply
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

About MINDEF

The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy. The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme offers opportunities in various job functions, including data analytics and visualization, cyber security, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. DXOs work alongside military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission, ensuring Singapore's security and stability.