Senior manager - Group Internal Audit, Technology

Singtel

Singapore

On-site

Confidential

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Full suite of health and wellness benefits

Ongoing training and development programs

Internal mobility opportunities

Job summary

A leading telecommunications firm in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager for Group Internal Audit to lead technology and cybersecurity audits. The role involves assessing IT controls, collaborating with stakeholders, and contributing to audit methodology improvements. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and professional certifications, along with extensive experience in internal audit within large organizations. This position offers flexible work arrangements and robust health benefits.

Qualifications

Extensive experience in technology audit, IT risk, cybersecurity, or internal audit.
Strong understanding of telecommunications and digital platforms.
Proven ability to lead complex audits and engage with senior management.

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of technology and cybersecurity audits across the group.
Develop Audit Planning Memorandums defining audit objectives and risks.
Evaluate major technology initiatives for governance and control.

Skills

Technology audit

Cybersecurity

Risk management

Analytical skills

Report writing

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline

Professional certification such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, or CIA

Tools

Cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job description

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Be a Part of Something BIG!

The Senior Manager, Group Internal Audit – Technology is a senior specialist role within Singtel Group Internal Audit, reporting directly to the Audit Director. The role is responsible for providing independent, objective, and risk‑based assurance over Singtel’s technology, cybersecurity, and digital environments. The Senior Manager leads and delivers complex technology and cybersecurity audits, oversees audit planning, execution, and reporting, and provides robust evidence‑based challenge to key stakeholders. The role contributes to the development of the technology audit plan and ensures audit outcomes are high quality, actionable, and support effective risk management and control improvement. Audit outputs contribute directly to management assurance, Audit Committee reporting, and regulatory disclosures. Group Internal Audit operates as a key pillar of Singtel’s corporate governance framework and reports functionally to the Singtel Group Audit Committee.

Make an Impact by

Lead end‑to‑end delivery of complex, risk‑based technology and cybersecurity audits across Singtel Group.
Develop Audit Planning Memorandums (APMs), defining audit objectives, scope, risks, and audit approach.
Design and implement audit programs and procedures aligned to Group Internal Audit methodology and professional standards.
Assess the design and operating effectiveness of IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity controls, and technology governance frameworks.
Evaluate major technology initiatives and systems under development to ensure appropriate governance, controls, documentation, and security‑by‑design.
Provide independent assurance over cybersecurity risk management, including protection of networks, cloud environments, systems, and sensitive data.
Assess compliance with relevant laws, regulations, industry standards, and Singtel policies (e.g. data protection, cybersecurity, technology risk).
Identify emerging technology risks and assess Singtel’s control maturity and risk posture.
Perform control advisory reviews for significant in‑flight programs and strategic initiatives where required.
Identify root causes of control deficiencies and develop practical, commercially grounded recommendations.
Prepare high‑quality audit reports with minimal supervision and ensure alignment and agreement of findings with senior management.
Lead audit kick‑off and closing meetings with senior executives, ensuring clear communication of objectives, scope, findings, and risk implications.
Provide clear, credible challenge to senior stakeholders while maintaining strong professional relationships and audit independence.
Escalate significant or high‑risk matters to the Audit Director and support Audit Committee reporting.
Coach, train, and review the work of less experienced auditors, embedding audit methodology, quality standards, and professional judgement.
Provide technical leadership in technology and cybersecurity auditing across the function.
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of technology audit methodology, tools, and practices.
Oversee tracking and validation of management action plans and perform follow‑up reviews to ensure timely and effective remediation.
Support annual audit planning, resource management, and prioritisation of technology audit coverage.
Contribute to ad‑hoc assignments, investigations, and Audit Committee‑related matters as required.
Stay current on emerging technology, cybersecurity threats, and industry developments, applying insights to strengthen audit coverage and impact.

Skills For Success

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related discipline.
Professional certification such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, or CIA.
Extensive experience in technology audit, IT risk, cybersecurity, or internal audit, preferably within large, complex organisations.
Strong understanding of telecommunications, digital platforms, and large‑scale technology environments.
Hands‑on experience auditing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern architectures.
Proven ability to lead complex audits and engage credibly with senior management.
Excellent analytical, report writing, and influencing skills.

Rewards that Go Beyond