Senior Internal Auditor

ACEXCELLENT CONSULTING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ACEXCELLENT CONSULTING PTE. LTD. invites applications for an experienced Internal Audit leader to assist the Head of Internal Audit in managing the branch's internal audit function and developing an annual risk-based audit plan.

You will oversee audits across banking activities and support functions, ensuring governance, risk management and controls are robust and compliant. Responsibilities include reviewing IT governance, cybersecurity, reporting findings, supervising staff and coordinating

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Preferably at least 10 years of internal audit experience in a bank, including experience leading audits and supervising audit staff.
• Broad knowledge of banking products, operations, risks and controls, with practical experience conducting IT audits.
• Sound understanding of Singapore's banking regulatory requirements, including MAS requirements relating to technology risk.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA, CA or CPA would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Chinese to communicate with Head Office Internal Audit and prepare or review audit correspondence and reports in both languages.
• Strong analytical, report-writing and stakeholder management skills, with sound judgement, integrity and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Internal Audit in managing the Branch's internal audit function and developing the annual risk-based audit plan.
• Lead and conduct audits across banking activities and support functions, including corporate banking, treasury, operations, finance, compliance, HR, administration, IT etc.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls, including compliance with applicable regulations and Bank policies.
• Review IT governance, cybersecurity, systems and access controls, technology operations, outsourcing and business continuity arrangements.
• Prepare clear audit reports, discuss findings with relevant departments and recommend practical improvements.
• Monitor corrective actions, validate the resolution of audit findings and promptly escape significant issues, emerging risks and overdue actions.
• Supervise and guide audit staff, review audit working papers and reports, and ensure adherence to the Bank's audit methodology and professional standards.
• Coordinate with Head Office Internal Audit, external auditors and regulators on audit matters.
• Cover the Head of Internal Audit's duties when required and conduct special audit reviews or investigations as assigned.
• Perform other ad hoc duties related to the internal audit function as assigned by the Head of Internal Audit or Management.

Skills

Audit leadership

Governance & controls

IT audit

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Recognised degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/IT

CIA/CISA/CA/CPA advantageous

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Internal Audit in managing the Branch's internal audit function and developing the annual risk-based audit plan.
• Lead and conduct audits across all banking activities and support functions, including corporate banking, treasury, operations, finance, compliance, HR, administration, IT etc.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls, including compliance with applicable regulations and Bank policies.
• Review IT governance, cybersecurity, systems and access controls, technology operations, outsourcing and business continuity arrangements.
• Prepare clear audit reports, discuss findings with relevant departments and recommend practical improvements.
• Monitor corrective actions, validate the resolution of audit findings and promptly escape significant issues, emerging risks and overdue actions.
• Supervise and guide audit staff, review audit working papers and reports, and ensure adherence to the Bank's audit methodology and professional standards.
• Coordinate with Head Office Internal Audit, external auditors and regulators on audit matters.
• Cover the Head of Internal Audit's duties when required and conduct special audit reviews or investigations as assigned.
• Perform other ad hoc duties related to the internal audit function as assigned by the Head of Internal Audit or Management.

Requirements

• A recognised degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Preferably at least 10 years of internal audit experience in a bank, including experience leading audits and supervising audit staff.
• Broad knowledge of banking products, operations, risks and controls, with practical experience conducting IT audits.
• Sound understanding of Singapore's banking regulatory requirements, including MAS requirements relating to technology risk.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA, CA or CPA would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Chinese to communicate with Head Office Internal Audit and prepare or review audit correspondence and reports in both languages.
• Strong analytical, report-writing and stakeholder management skills, with sound judgement, integrity and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.

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