Job Description
Details
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 7 years of 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
