Senior Internal Audit Lead: Governance & Risk

Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will support the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) and senior management while safeguarding public resources and improving operational effectiveness, leading audit engagements, and guiding a team through planning, execution and reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications like CIA, CPA, CA, ACCA or CISA are advantageous.
• Experience: Principal Manager 6–8 years, Senior Manager 3–5 years.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead end-to-end internal audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow-up.
• Assess adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Prepare clear audit reports for senior management and the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC).
• Apply data analytics and IT audit techniques to enhance coverage and insights.
• Supervise outsourced/co-sourced teams and develop capability in analytics and IT audits.
• Drive continuous improvements in audit methodologies and QAIP initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Integrity & professionalism

Education

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

Tools

IT Audit

Data Analytics

Job description

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

You will support the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) and senior management while safeguarding public resources and improving operational effectiveness, leading audit engagements, and guiding a team through planning, execution and reporting.