Manager/Senior Manager (IAD) [Temp - 1 Year]

Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) in Singapore seeks a Manager/Senior Manager of Internal Audit to provide independent assurance, strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls across the organisation.

The role supports the Audit & Risk Committee and senior management in safeguarding public resources and enhancing operational effectiveness. It involves planning, execution, and advisory work with a focus on IT/data analytics and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CA, ACCA or CISA will be advantageous.
• Candidates should possess at least 2 years of relevant working experience. Appointment grade will be commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Audit Planning & Risk Assessment and development of annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Lead and/or supervise end-to-end audit engagements including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Ensure audits follow Institute of Internal Auditors standards and public sector guidelines.
• Assess adequacy of internal controls, governance processes, and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Apply data analytics and technology tools to enhance audit coverage and insights.
• Provide advisory services on internal controls and process improvements.
• Support investigations and special reviews as required.
• Supervise co-sourced audit team and contribute to capability development in analytics and IT audit.

Skills

Internal audit methodologies

Data analytics

IT audit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy/Finance/Business or related discipline

Tools

IT audit tools

Analytics software

Job description

What The Role Is

Reporting to Assistant Director of Internal Audit, the Manager / Senior Manager of Internal Audit plays a key role in providing independent and objective assurance to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls within the organisation. The role supports the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) and senior management in safeguarding public resources and enhancing operational effectiveness.

What You Will Be Working On

• Audit Planning & Risk Assessment
• Support the development of the annual risk-based internal audit plan aligned with organisational priorities and enterprise risk management framework
• Perform risk assessments to identify key audit areas, including emerging risks arising from policy, operational, and technological changes
• Audit Execution
• Lead and/or supervise end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up
• Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors standards and public sector guidelines
• Assess adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Apply data analytics and technology tools where appropriate to enhance audit coverage and insights
• Identify root causes of audit findings and proposed practical, risk-based recommendations
• Audit Follow-Up, Advisory & Ad hoc Reviews
• Monitor and validate the implementation of agreed audit recommendations
• Provide advisory services on internal controls, governance, and process improvements without compromising independence
• Support investigations and special reviews where required
• Team Leadership & Capability Building
• Supervise co-sourced audit team, including reviewing work and providing guidance
• Contribute to capability development in areas such as data analytics, IT audit, and thematic reviews
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence
• Continuous Improvement
• Drive improvements in audit methodologies, tools, and practices
• Support quality assurance and improvement programme (QAIP) initiatives
• Keep abreast of developments in public sector governance, risk management, and internal audit practices
• Candidates are encouraged to sign up for a Careers & Skills Passport (CSP) account and include your CSP public profile in your resume. Please check out www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg for details on the CSP.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, or related discipline
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CA, ACCA or CISA will be advantageous
• Candidates should possess at least 2 years of relevant working experience. Appointment grade will be commensurate with the successful candidate\'s qualifications and experience.

Technical Competencies

• Understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk management, and internal controls
• Familiarity with Institute of Internal Auditors standards and practices
• Exposure to IT audit, data analytics, or process reviews is an advantage

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and reporting writing abilities
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills
• High integrity, professionalism and sound judgement

Key Attributes

• Independent and objective mindset
• Deliver quality work within deadlines
• Takes ownership and follows through on commitments
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, including organisational transformation or mergers
• Candidates are encouraged to sign up for a Careers & Skills Passport (CSP) account and include your CSP public profile in your resume. Please check out www.myskillsfuture.gov.sg for details on the CSP.