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

Skills and Workforce Development Agency; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) in Singapore is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager of Internal Audit to provide independent assurance, strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls. You will support the Audit & Risk Committee and senior management in safeguarding public resources and enhancing operational effectiveness.

You will lead end-to-end audits, apply IIA standards and public sector guidelines, and use data analytics to uncover root causes and propose

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and/or supervise end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with IIA 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.
• Monitor and validate the implementation of agreed audit recommendations and provide advisory on internal controls and governance.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Reporting writing

Stakeholder management

Integrity

Educación

CIA/CPA/CA/ACCA/CISA advantageous

Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

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:

• 1. 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
• 2. 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
• 3. Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
  • Prepare clear, concise, and impactful audit reports for senior management and the ARC
  • Present audit findings, key risks, and recommendations to stakeholders
  • Build strong working relationships with auditees while maintaining independence and objectivity
• 4. 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
• 5. 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
• 6. 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

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

About Skills and Workforce Development Agency

The Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA), a statutory board under the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), drives lifelong learning and workforce development to enable Singaporeans to take charge of their careers, learn for life, access good jobs, and grow in fulfilling careers. We enable employers to build a skilled, future-ready workforce, design quality jobs, and adopt skills recognition practices. Together with our partners, we build a trusted, high-quality, industry-relevant, and innovative ecosystem that meets the evolving workforce needs of both businesses and workers.Guided by our vision of a Singapore where everyone can grow in fulfilling careers, we live our promise of Building Skills, Growing Careers by nurturing lifelong learning, strengthening employability and enabling career growth for all, including our own officers, through a continuous learning culture and a supportive, flexible, inclusive working environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and well-being.So, join us to be part of a dynamic team driving the national SkillsFuture movement and building a strong Singaporean core. Together, we create opportunities, transform lives, and shape the future of work.