Senior Internal Audit Manager: Risk & Controls Lead

Skills and Workforce Development Agency; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) in Singapore invites applications for the Principal Manager / Senior Manager, Internal Audit. You will deliver independent assurance to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls, supporting the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) and senior management.

You will lead risk-based audit planning, oversee end-to-end engagements, assess controls, and apply data analytics.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, or related discipline.
• CIA, CPA, CA, ACCA or CISA advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support development of the annual risk-based internal audit plan aligned with organisational priorities and enterprise risk management framework.
• Lead and/or supervise end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
• Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors standards and public sector guidelines.
• Assess adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Apply data analytics and technology tools where appropriate to enhance audit coverage and insights.
• Identify root causes of audit findings and proposed practical, risk-based recommendations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and impactful audit reports for senior management and the ARC.
• Present audit findings, key risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Build strong working relationships with auditees while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Monitor and validate the implementation of agreed audit recommendations.
• Provide advisory services on internal controls, governance, and process improvements without compromising independence.
• Support ad hoc investigations and special reviews where required.
• Supervise outsourced and/or co-sourced audit team, including reviewing work and providing guidance.
• Contribute to capability development in areas such as data analytics, IT audit, and thematic reviews.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence.
• Drive improvements in audit methodologies, tools, and practices.
• Support quality assurance and improvement programme (QAIP) initiatives.
• Keep abreast of developments in public sector governance, risk management, and internal audit practices.

Skills

Audit planning

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

IT audit

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance/Business

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Job description

The Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) in Singapore invites applications for the Principal Manager / Senior Manager, Internal Audit. You will deliver independent assurance to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls, supporting the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) and senior management.

You will lead risk-based audit planning, oversee end-to-end engagements, assess controls, and apply data analytics.