Assistant Manager, Internal Audit with a Reputable MNC (10-20% travel per year)
Our client is a reputable multinational corporation that is expanding its team with the addition of a newly created role. They are seeking a motivated and high-calibre professional who is keen to make a meaningful and positive contribution to the organisation.
In this newly created position of Assistant Internal Audit Manager, the successful candidate will operate with a high degree of independence and will be responsible for planning, leading, coordinating and executing internal audits across the organization. The scope of work will include reviews of internal controls, financial and operational audits, compliance assessments, advisory engagements and fraud-related investigations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development of the internal audit plan and prepare reporting materials for audit governance forums.
- Contribute to the ongoing enhancement and continuous improvement of internal audit frameworks, methodologies and programmes.
- Perform risk-based audit planning, define audit scope and execute audit engagements across multiple functions and geographic locations.
- Apply sound project management practices to audit assignments, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes in line with agreed expectations.
- Manage and oversee the end-to-end audit lifecycle, driving efficiency and effectiveness throughout each engagement.
- Provide on-the-job guidance, coaching and technical support to team members to facilitate capability development.
- Analyse root causes and assess business impact, producing clear, well-structured audit reports with practical, value-added recommendations aligned with organisational objectives.
- Utilise appropriate audit tools and techniques, including data analytics, to evaluate risk exposure and identify control gaps.
- Lead special reviews, investigations, post-implementation reviews and other ad hoc assignments as required.
- Drive process improvement initiatives to promote collaboration, knowledge sharing and the adoption of best practices.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
- Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CA or CPA.
- Willingness to undertake regional travel (approximately 10-20% per annum, with trips typically being 1 – 2 weeks out).
- Internal audit experience within Big 4, or corporates will be essential.
- Prior experience in coaching or mentoring junior team members.
- Strong proficiency in data analysis and analytical methodologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
- Proficiency in English and Mandarin to support audit activities involving overseas stakeholders will be advantageous.
- Working knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and associated controls.
- Experience with data interrogation and analytics tools.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently.
- Highly detail-oriented, analytical and inquisitive, with a strong risk and control mindset.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to assess risks and recommend effective solutions.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and business partners.
Only successful candidates will be notified.
For interested applicants, kindly send your updated resume to Claire Chua thank you.
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