Senior Executive, Group Internal Audit

SATS Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SATS Ltd. is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to join our enterprise-wide control environment.

The role focuses on planning, executing, and reporting on audits across multiple business functions, with emphasis on evaluating internal controls and risk management. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 2–5 years of relevant experience, with travel of about 25% annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 5 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, or Internal Controls.
• Experience in planning and executing audits, evaluating internal controls, and recommending process improvements.
• Exposure to auditing across multiple business functions and stakeholders is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting internal audits and testing of key internal controls in accordance with the approved audit plan.
• Perform audit fieldwork, gather supporting documentation, and maintain accurate audit working papers.
• Assist in identifying control gaps, process weaknesses, and potential areas for improvement.
• Support the preparation of audit findings, observations, and reports for review by the Manager and Internal Audit leadership team.
• Participate in audit discussions and exit meetings with business stakeholders.
• Follow up with process owners on the implementation status of agreed audit action plans.
• Compile and analyse audit data and information to support audit reviews and investigations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across various business units.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements during audit assignments.
• Support ad-hoc projects, investigations, and other assignments as directed by the Internal Audit team.

Skills

Audit methodologies

Report writing

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

About Us

Headquartered in Singapore, SATS Ltd. is one of the worlds largest providers of air cargo handling services and Asia’s leading airline caterer. SATS Gateway Services provides airfreight and ground handling services including passenger services, ramp and baggage handling, aviation security services, aircraft cleaning and aviation laundry. SATS Food Solutions serves airlines and institutions, and operates central kitchens with large-scale food production and distribution capabilities for a wide range of cuisines.

SATS is present in the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, powering an interconnected world of trade, travel and taste. Following the acquisition of Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in 2023, the combined SATS and WFS network operates over 225 stations in 27 countries. These cover trade routes responsible for more than 50% of global air cargo volume. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit www.sats.com.sg

Why Join Us

At SATS, people are our greatest asset and we build our success on the knowledge, expertise and performance of every contributor, by embracing diversity and uniqueness. As part of our holistic approach and commitment to embracing FAM (Fulfilling, Appreciated, Meaningful) in the workplace, we offer the runway to develop Fulfilling careers that foster your career growth, recognising and Appreciating the strength of talent and capabilities that we continue to build internally; and inspiring and encouraging each other to make Meaningful contributions in the work we do at SATS.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting internal audits and testing of key internal controls in accordance with the approved audit plan.
• Perform audit fieldwork, gather supporting documentation, and maintain accurate audit working papers.
• Assist in identifying control gaps, process weaknesses, and potential areas for improvement.
• Support the preparation of audit findings, observations, and reports for review by the Manager and Internal Audit leadership team.
• Participate in audit discussions and exit meetings with business stakeholders.
• Follow up with process owners on the implementation status of agreed audit action plans.
• Compile and analyse audit data and information to support audit reviews and investigations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across various business units.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements during audit assignments.
• Support ad-hoc projects, investigations, and other assignments as directed by the Internal Audit team.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accountancy, Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 to 5 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, or Internal Controls.
• Experience in planning and executing audits, evaluating internal controls, and recommending process improvements.
• Exposure to auditing across multiple business functions and stakeholders is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel for audit assignments, with approximately 25% business travel required annually.
• Good understanding of audit methodologies, internal control frameworks, and risk management principles.
• Ability to analyze business processes, identify control gaps, and recommend practical solutions.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with data analytics and audit tools will be an advantage.