Senior Associate, Internal Audit

EM Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EM Services Pte Ltd is a leading township and estate management company in Singapore with over 35 years of experience in managing residential, commercial and public-use properties. This role supports planning and execution of internal audits, leveraging data analytics to identify issues and trends.

You will assist in audit program design, perform fieldwork, document evidence, and help prepare findings and management responses to strengthen controls and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent from a recognised university.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA and/or CFE would be an advantage.
• At least 4 years relevant working experience in internal audit, preferably in construction or engineering services industries.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse data for planning audit engagements.
• Support Team Leader to design and apply data analytics techniques (Excel, ACL, Tableau).
• Assist in designing audit programs including procedures and tests.
• Perform internal audit work and gather evidence.
• Assist in evaluating business processes and internal controls for governance and regulatory compliance.
• Document audit work and present findings with root causes and recommendations.
• Assist in closing meetings and finalising audit findings and reports.
• Track issues and monitor management action plans.
• Assist in developing the Annual Internal Audit Plan.

Skills

Data analytics

Excel

ACL

Tableau

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent

CIA/CISA/CFE certification

Tools

ACL

Tableau

Excel

Job description

• Gather and analyse data and information required for the planning of each audit engagement.
• Support his Team Leader to design and apply data analytics techniques (using Excel, ACL, Tableau) in audit assignments to identify potential issues, trends and anomalies.
• Assist in the design of audit program (including audit procedures and audit tests) of each audit assignment.
• Perform internal audit work (including follow-up of past audit issues) and gather evidence in accordance with the approved audit program. Provide timely update to Team Leader the job status.
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes and related risk management, internal controls and governance process, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Company’s policies and procedures.
• Assist in identifying corporate governance, internal controls and business process improvement issues for initial discussion with appropriate process owners and management personnel.
• Document accurate audit work performed and audit result in a clear and organised manner, supported by audit evidence for review by Team leader. Resolve review notes and apply learning to future assignments.
• Identify, develop and draft comprehensive audit observations (including root causes and risks) on weaknesses in control environment, and make value-added recommendations for process improvements.
• At the end of fieldwork review, assists Team Leader in conducting closing meetings to communicate draft audit findings to management.
• Assist Team Leader in finalising the audit findings, recommendations, and reports, and collate management responses and action plans to mitigate risk.
• Track issues identified by Internal Audit and external auditors and monitor implementation progress of management action plans. Conduct validation review on management remediation actions to address control deficiencies.
• Assist in developing Annual Internal Audit Plan using a risk-based approach.
• Assist in the preparation of deliverables such as audit reports and presentation materials to Management and Audit Committee.
• Ensure assigned projects are completed in a timely manner and within the project budget allocated.
• Perform ad hoc tasks and special projects/reviews as assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent from a recognised university or relevant professional qualification (e.g. CA, ACCA).
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA and/or CFE would be an advantage
• At least 4 years relevant working experience in internal audit, preferably in construction or engineering services industries
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with high attention to details
• Proactive mindset with ability to exercise objective judgement with sound logical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain and ensure confidentiality
• Maintain high level of integrity and professional standards

EM Services Pte Ltd is a leading township and estate management company in Singapore with more than 35 years of experience in managing residential, commercial and public-use properties. Established in 1988, the company works closely with public agencies and community stakeholders to deliver reliable, sustainable and people‑centred estate management services.

At EM Services, we deliver integrated facilities management and maintenance solutions that keep buildings, infrastructure and communities operating safely and efficiently. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring reliable service and operational excellence every day.