Regional Audit Lead (Domain Expert - Finance)

GEMINI PERSONNEL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit services firm in Singapore seeks an Audit Project Lead to define strategies and oversee execution of complex audit engagements. This senior assurance role demands expertise in internal controls and risk management across global operations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with at least 8 years of internal auditing experience. The position involves extensive travel and requires strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years progressive experience in internal auditing.
• Domain expertise in Finance including Treasury, Accounting, M&A.
• Knowledge in APAS Regulation and Reporting will be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Establish audit strategy and scope for assigned engagements.
• Lead formal reporting with actionable recommendations.
• Deliver presentations to executive management on audit findings.

Skills

Leadership in audit strategy

Risk management assessment

Effective communication

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance

Certification CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE

Job description

This role functions as anAudit Project Lead, defining strategy and overseeing execution across high-value, complex audit engagements within diverse, multi-entity transaction environments.

Position Summary

This is a senior assurance role responsible for providing objective, strategic evaluations of internal controls and risk management across the organization's worldwide and regional operations. The role requiresspecialized knowledge in complex global operations involving diverse,high-volume transactions to define audit scope and deliver executive-level reports and strategic recommendations to management level.

Key Responsibility Areas

I. Strategic Planning & Execution (Audit Strategy)

• Audit Leadership: Establish the purpose, scope, and strategic approach for all assigned risk-based audit and advisory engagements.
• Risk Evaluation: Lead the assessment of internal controls and risk management practices, focusing on identifying systemic deficiencies rather than isolated symptoms.
• Special Projects: Plan and execute non-routine, complex, or special reviews as requested by senior and executive management.

II. Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Management(Assurance)

• Formal Reporting: Lead the preparation of comprehensive, formal reports expressing a clear opinion on control effectiveness, featuring actionable, cost-reducing recommendations.
• Executive Interaction: Deliver effective presentations (oral and written) to Department Managers and Executive Management Level to discuss findings and coordinate strategic corrective action.
• Communication: Maintain continuous liaison with Audit Management on project status and progress.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field. Certification (Mandatory) CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or other relevant professional accreditation.
• Minimum 8 yearsprogressive experience in internal auditing.
• Domain expertise in the Finance area includes Treasury & Transfer pricing , Accounting, M& A Acquisition , Taxation , legaland JVs and affiliates.
• Additional knowledge in APAS Regulation andReporting & Sustainability will be most welcome Aptitude in utilizing current audit techniques (statistical sampling, flow charting, data analytics).
• Extensive travelling will be required for thisrole

FOOTNOTE:
The required internal auditing experience must be gained within a commercial corporate environment , preferably in the Financial Institutions sector. Internal audit experience gained while working for public accounting firms (e.g., Big Four) will also be considered for this role.

If you are a highly certified audit leader ready to transit from execution to strategy, and you possess the expertise to navigate and provide assurance over complex, multi-entity global operations, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience leading high-stakes audit engagements and delivering strategic recommendations to senior leadership to [e-mail]/ [e-mail]