Internal Audit Associate (Fresh Graduates will also be considered)

Responsibilities:

• Gather and analyse data and information required for the planning of each audit engagement.

• Support his Team Leader to design and apply data analytics techniques (using Excel, ACL, Tableau) in audit assignments to identify potential issues, trends and anomalies.

• Assist in the design of audit program (including audit procedures and audit tests) of each audit assignment.

• Perform internal audit work (including follow-up of past audit issues) and gather evidence in accordance with the approved audit program. Provide timely update to Team Leader the job status.

• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes and related risk management, internal controls and governance process, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Company's policies and procedures.

• Assist in identifying corporate governance, internal controls and business process improvement issues for initial discussion with appropriate process owners and management personnel.

• Document accurate audit work performed and audit result in a clear and organised manner, supported by audit evidence for review by Team leader. Resolve review notes and apply learning to future assignments.

• Identify, develop and draft comprehensive audit observations (including root causes and risks) on weaknesses in control environment, and make value-added recommendations for process improvements.

• At the end of fieldwork review, assists Team Leader in conducting closing meetings to communicate draft audit findings to management.

• Assist Team Leader in finalizing the audit findings, recommendations, and reports, and collate management responses and action plans to mitigate risk.

• Track issues identified by Internal Audit and external auditors and monitor implementation progress of management action plans. Conduct validation review on management remediation actions to address control deficiencies.

• Assist in developing Annual Internal Audit Plan using a risk-based approach.

• Assist in the preparation of deliverables such as audit reports and presentation materials to Management and Audit Committee

• Ensure assigned projects are completed in a timely manner and within the project budget allocated.

• Perform ad hoc tasks and special projects/reviews as assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements

• A good bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent from a recognised university or relevant professional qualification (e.g. CA, ACCA). Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA and/or CFE would be an advantage. Candidates with Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Building Management university degree or professional qualification will also be considered.

• Relevant experience in internal or external audit of 2 years, preferably in construction or engineering services industry.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel and Powerpoint). Knowledge in tableau or other data analytics tools (e.g. ACL, IDEA, Power BI, etc) will be an advantage.

• Good verbal and written business communications with strong report writing and presentation skill

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with high attention to details.

• Proactive mindset with ability to exercise objective judgement with sound logical and critical thinking skills.

• Meticulous and resourceful with strong organisational skill and the capability to adapt to changing multiple priorities and challenges.

• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with multi-disciplinary colleagues at all levels.

• Positive work attitude, with high level of initiative and commitment. Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Highly self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently and effectively under pressure and handle multiple engagements with minimal supervision in a fast paced and dynamic environment

• Continuous learning attitude and the willingness to share knowledge and ideas

• Highly focused and able to work under tight timelines.

• Ability to maintain and ensure confidentiality

• Maintain high level of integrity and professional standards