AVP / VP Internal Audit

Job Description

- Responsible for ensuring the effective review of internal control, risk management, governance systems & processes of the Branch

- Assist in the completion of annual audit schedule

- Prepare, review & refine the audit programs, procedures & methods whenever necessary for the conduct of the internal audit activities

- Direct, participate & complete audits (include providing written audit reports) in accordance with the Overseas Branch Internal Audit Handbook as established by the Internal Audit Division

- Prepare promptly periodic (i) audit tracking reports to ensure appropriate follow up of corrective actions, (ii) internal audit activity reports for review

- Attend Branch Operational Risk, Branch Oversight & New Product Committee meetings with Observer status

- Perform a high level review of new product proposals by ensuring significant risks & required internal controls are adequately highlighted to the relevant department

- Provide written or verbal advice to relevant stakeholders on risk-related issues, including systems, controls & improvements of Branch standards, policies, procedures & performance measures.

- Support & assist for audit related matters, such as audits/queries by Internal Audit Division, MAS, Authorities in Japan & External Auditors, to ensure proper coverage & risk assessment.

- Attend trainings and professional development courses.

- To undertake any other work-related duties that may be assigned by the Bank

Job Requirements

- Degree in Accounting or related field

- Minimum 6 to 10 years experience in auditing capacity within the international banking environment.

- Good working knowledge of relevant banking laws, MAS regulations and comprehension of relevant aspects of the international banking industry.

- Familiar with Treasury, Corporate Finance, Market and Credit Risk Management, Accounting, Regulatory Compliance, Information Technology, Information Security and the operations supporting these business activities.

- Strong written, interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Mature and collaborative team player, meticulous, discipline and self-motivated.

- Good communicator and able to liaise with all-levels of stakeholders in planning, developing and reviewing audit activities, evaluate risks, draft findings and report issuance.

- An affiliation with a recognized audit organization, past formal audit training and knowledge of auditing principles /standards required.

- Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)

- IT auditing skills or knowledge is a plus point

Compensation

- Work location: CBD

- Working hours: Monday to Friday 8:45am -5:30pm