Senior Manager, Internal Audit

sggovterp; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

sggovterp, on behalf of SDC Group, seeks an experienced Head of Internal Audit to provide independent assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls. The role partners with senior management and external stakeholders to enhance operations and add value.

You will lead IA projects from planning to closure, communicate findings to Audit Committee, coordinate with regulators and external auditors, and coach the IA team while driving continuous improvements across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or relevant qualifications.
• At least 10 years of internal audit experience.
• Minimum 5 years in managerial/supervisory roles.
• Recognized professional qualifications (e.g. CIA, CISA, CFE, CCSA, CPA/CA).
• Experience in IT audits, data analytics or AI tools in audit.
• Public sector experience or related industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Involve in IA risk assessment and development of the IA Plan.
• Lead/execute IA assurance, advisory and other IA projects end-to-end.
• Communicate with senior management and stakeholders; present findings and solutions.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports and working papers.
• Present to Audit Committee, Senior Management and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external auditors, regulators and third parties.
• Supervise the IA team and manage outsourced providers.
• Participate in cross-collaboration initiatives and maintain relationships.
• Promote governance, risk management and continuous improvements.
• Undertake Audit Committee secretariat duties and related initiatives.

Skills

Audit

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Accountancy/Finance

Tools

Data analytics

IT auditing tools

Job description

What the role is

Reporting to the Head, Internal Audit, you will assist in providing independent and objective assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of SDC Group's governance, compliance, risk management and internal controls. This role will also entail pro-active business partnering, working closely with Senior/Line Management and external stakeholders, providing audit and advisory services, building internal capabilities, engaging and educating stakeholders and recommending practical improvements to add value and improve SDC Group's operations.

What you will be working on

• Involve in conducting Internal Audit (IA) risk assessment and development of the IA Plan
• Lead/execute the IA assurance, advisory, investigation, special review and other IA department projects from end-to-end including planning, audit program development, execution, reporting to closure and follow-up/monitoring.
• Effectively communicate with senior management and staff, present audit findings and reports clearly and concisely, reach agreement on appropriate solutions to risk management, internal controls, governance and operational efficiency issues
• Prepare comprehensive and well written audit reports, working paper and other relevant documentation
• Conduct presentation to Audit Committee, Senior Management and other stakeholders
• Coordinate and liaise with external auditors, regulators, parent ministry, other agencies and/or third parties;
• Supervise the IA team and manage/work with outsourced service providers;
• Proactively participate in department and cross-collaboration activities/initiatives in the organisation, industry or public sector and maintain good relationships with management, staff and other stakeholders
• Promote and raise organisational awareness on governance, compliance, risk management, and internal controls and proactively make suggestions for continuous improvements and process efficiencies
• Involve in the Audit Committee secretariat duties and design & implementation of ini tiatives and technologies to improve the Internal Audit function
• Undertake any other IA projects as may be required by Audit Committee, Board or relevant Management.

What we are looking for

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance or relevant qualifications, with at least 10 years of relevant internal audit working experience, and minimum 5 years spent in managerial/supervisory roles
• Possess recognized professional qualifications (e.g. CIA, CISA, CFE, CCSA, CPA/CA)
• Experience in independently conducting business process audits, IT audits and integrated audits and use of data analytics or AI tool in audit or special reviews
• Experience in conducting audits/reviews on development projects, pre & post system implementation, business continuity management, sustainability reporting, whistleblowing/irregularities investigations, and control self-assessment (CSA) development/reviews will be advantageous
• Prior knowledge and experience in auditing organisations in public sector and similar industries as SDC Group (e.g. leisure, hospitality, property development, facilities/property management) will be preferred
• Commercially astute, able to grasp the dynamic business environments across multiple disciplines and exhibit sound and balanced business judgment
• Possess good report writing, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills in positively working with and influencing people from different disciplines and cultures
• Good problem solving and critical thinking skills, results oriented and able to work effectively under pressure or on multiple priorities and projects
• Conversant of internal controls, governance and risk management principles, industry best practices, government instruction manuals or relevant regulations and professional requirements.