Senior Internal Audit Leader: Risk, Controls & Advisory

Skills & Workforce Development Agency (SWDA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role supports the Audit & Risk Committee and senior management in safeguarding public resources and enhancing operational effectiveness. It involves planning, execution, and advisory work with a focus on IT/data analytics and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CA, ACCA or CISA will be advantageous.
• Candidates should possess at least 2 years of relevant working experience. Appointment grade will be commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Audit Planning & Risk Assessment and development of annual risk-based internal audit plan.
• Lead and/or supervise end-to-end audit engagements including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Ensure audits follow Institute of Internal Auditors standards and public sector guidelines.
• Assess adequacy of internal controls, governance processes, and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Apply data analytics and technology tools to enhance audit coverage and insights.
• Provide advisory services on internal controls and process improvements.
• Support investigations and special reviews as required.
• Supervise co-sourced audit team and contribute to capability development in analytics and IT audit.

Skills

Internal audit methodologies

Data analytics

IT audit

Education

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

Tools

IT audit tools

Analytics software

Job description

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

The role supports the Audit & Risk Committee and senior management in safeguarding public resources and enhancing operational effectiveness. It involves planning, execution, and advisory work with a focus on IT/data analytics and continuous improvement.