Job Description

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Location: Singapore

Coverage: Singapore, Malaysia & China

Reporting to: Vice President & Group Internal Audit Head

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Group Manager & Cluster Head, Internal Audit to lead and manage internal audit activities across multiple countries within the Group. This role plays a critical part in strengthening corporate governance, risk management, internal controls, and business process excellence across the organization.

You will drive a risk-based audit approach, partner closely with senior stakeholders, and lead a high-performing audit team while adding strategic value to the business.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning & Execution

Support the Group Internal Audit Head in developing and executing a risk-based annual audit plan
Identify and assess key risks at Group, country, and engagement levels
Review and approve audit scopes, programs, and methodologies in line with international auditing standards
Recommend updates to audit plans in response to emerging risks

Risk Management, Governance & Compliance

Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management frameworks, internal controls, and governance structures
Assess financial, operational, IT, fraud, and compliance risks
Provide insights and recommendations to Senior Management and the Board on risk exposures and control gaps
Support fraud risk assessments and investigations where required

Business Partnering & Advisory

Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on process improvement, controls, and risk mitigation
Provide advisory support for key initiatives such as M&A, system implementations, and major change programs
Partner with leaders to develop KPIs and performance monitoring frameworks

People & Function Management

Lead, coach, and develop the Internal Audit team across the cluster
Allocate resources effectively to deliver audit engagements
Conduct performance reviews and support continuous professional development
Foster a collaborative, high-integrity, and learning-oriented team culture

Process Improvement & Innovation

Identify opportunities to enhance business processes and operational efficiency
Apply data analytics and audit technology (CAATs) to strengthen audit insights
Evaluate the impact of technology, digitalization, and emerging risks on the business
Drive continuous improvement in audit methodologies and practices

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related fields
Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA (highly preferred)

Experience

Minimum 10 years of internal audit-related experience
At least 3 years in a managerial or project leadership role
Experience in regional or multi-country audit environments is a strong advantage

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of internal audit, risk management, governance, and internal controls
Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills
Strong leadership, coaching, and people management capability
Familiarity with audit tools, data analytics, and IT risks
High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Other

Willingness to travel within the APAC region

Why Join Us

Regional leadership role with high visibility and impact
Opportunity to shape governance, risk, and audit practices across multiple countries
Collaborative environment with strong senior stakeholder engagement
Platform to drive process excellence and business value, beyond traditional audit

Group Internal Audit Manager