Senior Internal Audit Leader — Risk & Controls

BUSINESS EDGE PERSONNEL SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BUSINESS EDGE PERSONNEL SERVICES PTE LTD is seeking a Deputy Director – Internal Audit to lead an independent assurance function reporting to the CEO. This role drives the risk-based internal audit strategy and evaluates control environments across diverse operations.

You will present findings to the CEO and Board, develop audit methodologies, and coordinate with external bodies. Requires CIA or equivalent and 8+ years in audit with leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field.
• CIA or equivalent professional certification required.
• Minimum 8 years of audit experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience reporting findings to C-suite or board committees preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IIA Standards and COSO internal control frameworks.
• Proficiency in walkthroughs, data analytics, and control testing.
• Solid understanding of Singapore regulatory environment for venue, facility and properties.
• Excellent executive-level report writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual risk assessments across all units to establish a rolling risk-based internal audit plan.
• Direct and perform audit lifecycles per IIA Standards.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness; provide pragmatic recommendations and follow-up reviews.
• Report high-impact audit findings to CEO and Board with root-cause analyses.
• Establish and maintain internal audit methodology, working papers, quality frameworks and governance policies.
• Coordinate scope and reliance with external auditors, regulators, and third-party risk specialists.

Skills

Audit leadership

IIA Standards

COSO

Walkthroughs

Data analytics

Control testing

Regulatory knowledge (Singapore)

Report writing

Verbal communication

Education

CIA or equivalent certification

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business administration

Job description

BUSINESS EDGE PERSONNEL SERVICES PTE LTD is seeking a Deputy Director – Internal Audit to lead an independent assurance function reporting to the CEO. This role drives the risk-based internal audit strategy and evaluates control environments across diverse operations.

You will present findings to the CEO and Board, develop audit methodologies, and coordinate with external bodies. Requires CIA or equivalent and 8+ years in audit with leadership experience.