Senior Manager - Internal Controls, Engineering Firm

arctiva partners pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ARCTIVA PARTNERS PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced Senior Manager, Internal Controls to lead and strengthen the company’s control environment across engineering projects and corporate functions.

You will oversee SOX compliance, drive ICFR testing and remediation, and coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure timely actions and governance improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8–10 years in internal audit, internal controls, risk management or assurance.
• Strong SOX experience with ICFR, testing and remediation.
• COSO framework knowledge and governance exposure.
• Experience with procurement, project costing and revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and improvement of internal control framework across corporate functions and project operations.
• Oversee the SOX compliance programme including risk assessments, process walkthroughs, control design, testing, documentation and remediation.
• Conduct internal control reviews across key areas such as project management, procurement, contract administration, finance, inventory, revenue recognition and project costing.
• Identify control weaknesses and risks, providing practical recommendations to strengthen governance and reporting.
• Coordinate audits with internal/external auditors and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Establish and monitor internal control policies, procedures and control matrices across units and sites.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on SOX compliance and control effectiveness.

Skills

SOX compliance

ICFR

Internal controls

Risk management

Governance

Stakeholder management

COSO framework

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Senior Manager, Internal Controls

Our client is a well-established engineering firm experiencing strong business growth and expansion. Operating in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, the company offers an exciting opportunity for professionals to take on a meaningful role, contribute to business improvements and be part of a growing organisation.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the company's internal control framework across corporate functions and engineering project operations.

• Oversee the SOX compliance programme, including risk assessments, process walkthroughs, control design, testing, documentation and remediation of identified deficiencies.

• Conduct internal control reviews across key business areas, including project management, procurement, contract administration, finance, inventory, revenue recognition and project cost management.

• Identify control weaknesses, operational risks and process inefficiencies, providing practical recommendations to strengthen governance, financial reporting and operational effectiveness.

• Work closely with internal audit, external auditors and business stakeholders to coordinate audit activities, resolve findings and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.

• Establish and monitor internal control policies, procedures and control matrices, ensuring consistency and compliance across business units and project sites.

• Provide regular updates to senior management on SOX compliance, audit findings, control effectiveness and key risk areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA or equivalent would be advantageous.

• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in internal audit, internal controls, risk management or assurance, preferably within engineering, construction, infrastructure or project-based industries.

• Strong SOX experience is mandatory, with hands-on exposure to ICFR, control testing, walkthroughs and remediation.

• Strong audit background, with experience conducting operational and financial audits and assessing internal control effectiveness.

• Good understanding of COSO framework, SOX compliance requirements and corporate governance practices.

• Experience reviewing project-related controls, including procurement, contract management, project costing, revenue recognition and financial reporting.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across finance, operations, project teams and senior management.
  

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