Regional Internal Audit Lead (Finance SME)

Job Opportunity: Regional Internal Audit Lead (Finance SME)

Location: Singapore (Regional Headquarters)

Industry: Global Energy / Industrial Infrastructure

Salary: Up to SGD 15,000 / month + Benefits

About the Role

We are seeking a high-caliber Finance Audit Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join the Asia-Pacific Internal Audit team. This is not a generalist position we are looking for a technical authority who can navigate the complex financial ecosystems of a multi-billion dollar industrial corporation.

As an SME, you will move beyond standard checklists to provide deep-dive assurance on capital efficiency, joint venture governance, and financial risk management. You will act as a strategic advisor to the CFO and Regional VPs, ensuring that the financial controls are robust enough to support massive industrial operations.

Primary Audit Domains & Responsibilities

In this role, you will be the lead technical resource across the following primary types of finance audits:

1. Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) & Project Finance

• Audit the financial lifecycle of large-scale engineering projects (refineries, rigs, and plants).

• Verify budget-to-actuals and audit the financial compliance of EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contractors to prevent cost overruns and leakage.

2. Joint Venture (JV) & Shareholder Assurance

• Lead Cost Recovery Audits for non-operated assets to ensure partners are billing according to Joint Operating Agreements (JOA).

• Verify Cash Calls and audit profit-sharing mechanisms to protect the organization's dividends and capital interest.

3. Treasury, Hedging & Liquidity

• Evaluate the effectiveness of Foreign Exchange (FX) hedging strategies and commodity price risk management.

• Audit global cash positioning, liquidity forecasting, and the governance of corporate investment portfolios.

4. Revenue Integrity & Complex Accounting

• Provide SME-level oversight on Revenue Recognition for long-term hydrocarbon supply contracts.

• Audit fixed-asset accounting, focusing on depreciation, impairment testing, and the capitalization of complex industrial assets.

5. Tax & Regulatory Governance

• Assess Transfer Pricing risks for cross-border transactions within the group.

• Ensure regional compliance with GST/VAT (Singapore focus) and international withholding tax requirements.

Candidate Requirements (The SME Profile)

• Experience: Minimum 6-8 years of relevant experience within the Internal Audit department of a large scale enterprise.

• Education: Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field.

• Professional Qualifications: Must hold CPA, CA, or ACCA. Highly preferred: CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) or CFA..

• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of IFRS and the specific financial nuances of the Energy, Oil & Gas, or Manufacturing sectors.

Why Join

You will join a world-class audit function that values technical depth over administrative box-ticking. This role offers high visibility, regional travel, and the opportunity to influence the financial integrity of some of the world's most significant industrial assets.

Please forward your updated resume and a cover letter highlighting and outlying your specific audit subject matter expertise in finance to [Confidential Information]