Senior Internal Auditor - Risk & Assurance

ACCA Careers; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers is partnering with an established financial services organisation in Singapore to appoint an experienced professional for internal audit and risk assurance. The role focuses on evaluating governance, risk management, and control effectiveness across key functions.

You will deliver independent assurance, identify control gaps, and communicate practical improvements to senior stakeholders, while staying updated on regulatory developments in insurance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in internal audit within the insurance industry.
• Background in risk management within insurance and relevant experience in controls, governance or assurance.
• Good understanding of insurance business operations, regulatory requirements, internal controls and risk management frameworks.
• Ability to independently conduct reviews, assess control effectiveness and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as CIA, CPA or ACCA would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk-based internal audit reviews across business and operational functions.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance frameworks and risk management practices.
• Identify control weaknesses, assess associated risks and recommend practical improvements.
• Prepare audit findings and reports, communicating observations and recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed remediation actions and assess their effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments and emerging risks relevant to the insurance industry.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies and assurance processes.

Skills

Internal audit

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business or related

CIA/CPA/ACCA advantageous

Job description

ACCA Careers is partnering with an established financial services organisation in Singapore to appoint an experienced professional for internal audit and risk assurance. The role focuses on evaluating governance, risk management, and control effectiveness across key functions.

You will deliver independent assurance, identify control gaps, and communicate practical improvements to senior stakeholders, while staying updated on regulatory developments in insurance.