Technology Advisory Director/Manager

FOO KON TAN SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

FOO KON TAN SERVICES PTE. LTD. seeks an IT Audit Director to lead and grow its technology risk practice in Singapore. You will oversee client engagements across ITGC, security controls, data privacy and governance, while driving revenue growth and profitability.

Candidates with 8–12+ years in IT audit or advisory, and relevant certifications, will guide teams, mentor managers, and build strong client relationships to expand the firm's market presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8–12+ years of IT audit, technology risk, or advisory experience with leadership.
• Candidates with 5–7 years may be considered for a Manager role.
• Proven experience managing client engagements and contributing to revenue growth.
• Certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CIA, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of IT governance and risk frameworks (COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a risk-based IT audit plan aligned with firm objectives.
• Lead and oversee client engagements across ITGC, application controls, cybersecurity and data privacy.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve risk management and controls.
• Review engagement deliverables for quality, compliance with standards (SOX, GDPR, ISO 27001, MAS TRM).
• Build client relationships to support retention and new business opportunities.
• Contribute to proposals, presentations, and business development.
• Monitor budgets, timelines and team utilization for profitability.
• Mentor and develop managers and team members to raise capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

IT audit

Technology risk

Client engagement

Regulatory compliance

Professional certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT / CS

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Audit Director to lead and develop our IT audit and technology risk practice. The role oversees client engagements while supporting revenue growth, profitability, and business expansion.

Candidates with slightly less experience may be considered for a Manager-level role, focusing on leading IT audits and contributing to technology risk advisory services.

As IT Audit Director, you will provide strategic advisory services to clients on IT governance, cybersecurity, data protection, and regulatory compliance, while building a strong team and enhancing the firm’s market presence.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a risk-based IT audit plan aligned with client and firm objectives.

• Lead and oversee client engagements across IT general controls (ITGC), application controls, cybersecurity, data privacy, business continuity and disaster recovery, and IT governance including vendor management.

• Provide practical, value-added recommendations to improve clients’ risk management and internal control environments.

• Review engagement deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR, ISO 27001, MAS TRM).

• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support retention and identify new business opportunities.

• Contribute to proposal preparation, presentations, and business development initiatives.

• Monitor engagement budgets, timelines, and team utilization to ensure effective delivery and profitability.

• Lead, mentor, and develop managers and team members to enhance technical and leadership capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.

• 8-12+ years of experience in IT audit, technology risk, or advisory services, including leadership experience.

• Candidates with 5-7 years of relevant experience may be considered for a Manager-level role.

• Demonstrated experience managing client engagements and contributing to revenue growth.

• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CIA, or equivalent.

• Strong knowledge of IT governance and risk frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001).

• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.

If you are ready to join a dynamic team and help businesses succeed while growing your own career, we want to hear from you.

Please do NOT include NRIC/FIN or any national identifiers, Photo, DOB, Age and Spouse/Family Information in your CV/Resume and we reserve the right to reject any application that contains the above. For more details, please refer to our website, www.fookontan.com/careers for our Data Protection Notice for Job Applicants.

We regret to inform that only short-listed candidates will be notified.