Job Opportunity: Regional Internal Audit Lead (Finance SME)

Location: Singapore (Regional Headquarters)

Industry: Global Energy / Industrial Infrastructure

Salary: Up to SGD 15,000 / month + Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a high-caliber Finance Audit Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join the Asia-Pacific Internal Audit team. This is not a generalist position we are looking for a technical authority who can navigate the complex financial ecosystems of a multi-billion dollar industrial corporation.

As an SME, you will move beyond standard checklists to provide deep-dive assurance on capital efficiency, joint venture governance, and financial risk management. You will act as a strategic advisor to the CFO and Regional VPs, ensuring that the financial controls are robust enough to support massive industrial operations.

Primary Audit Domains & Responsibilities

In this role, you will be the lead technical resource across the following primary types of finance audits:

1. Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) & Project Finance

Audit the financial lifecycle of large-scale engineering projects (refineries, rigs, and plants).
Verify budget-to-actuals and audit the financial compliance of EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contractors to prevent cost overruns and leakage.

2. Joint Venture (JV) & Shareholder Assurance

Lead Cost Recovery Audits for non-operated assets to ensure partners are billing according to Joint Operating Agreements (JOA).
Verify Cash Calls and audit profit-sharing mechanisms to protect the organization's dividends and capital interest.

3. Treasury, Hedging & Liquidity

Evaluate the effectiveness of Foreign Exchange (FX) hedging strategies and commodity price risk management.
Audit global cash positioning, liquidity forecasting, and the governance of corporate investment portfolios.

4. Revenue Integrity & Complex Accounting

Provide SME-level oversight on Revenue Recognition for long-term hydrocarbon supply contracts.
Audit fixed-asset accounting, focusing on depreciation, impairment testing, and the capitalization of complex industrial assets.

5. Tax & Regulatory Governance

Assess Transfer Pricing risks for cross-border transactions within the group.
Ensure regional compliance with GST/VAT (Singapore focus) and international withholding tax requirements.

Candidate Requirements (The SME Profile)

Experience: Minimum 6-8 years of relevant experience within the Internal Audit department of a large scale enterprise.
Education: Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.
Professional Qualifications: Must hold CPA, CA, or ACCA. Highly preferred: CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or CFA..
Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of IFRS and the specific financial nuances of the Energy, Oil & Gas, or Manufacturing sectors.

Why Join

You will join a world-class audit function that values technical depth over administrative box-ticking. This role offers high visibility, regional travel, and the opportunity to influence the financial integrity of some of the world's most significant industrial assets.

Please forward your updated resume and a cover letter highlighting and outlying your specific audit subject matter expertise in finance to [HIDDEN TEXT]

Regional Internal Audit Lead (Finance SME)

VP, Finance Business Partner, Regional Services Lead