Senior Internal Auditor

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Internal Audit in managing the Branch's internal audit function and developing the annual risk-based audit plan.
• Lead and conduct audits across all banking activities and support functions, including corporate banking, treasury, operations, finance, compliance, HR, administration, IT etc.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls, including compliance with applicable regulations and Bank policies.
• Review IT governance, cybersecurity, systems and access controls, technology operations, outsourcing and business continuity arrangements.
• Prepare clear audit reports, discuss findings with relevant departments and recommend practical improvements.
• Monitor corrective actions, validate the resolution of audit findings and promptly escalate significant issues, emerging risks and overdue actions.
• Supervise and guide audit staff, review audit working papers and reports, and ensure adherence to the Bank's audit methodology and professional standards.
• Coordinate with Head Office Internal Audit, external auditors and regulators on audit matters.
• Cover the Head of Internal Audit's duties when required and conduct special audit reviews or investigations as assigned.
• Perform other ad hoc duties related to the internal audit function as assigned by the Head of Internal Audit or Management.

Requirements:

• A recognised degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Preferably at least 10 years of internal audit experience in a bank, including experience leading audits and supervising audit staff.
• Broad knowledge of banking products, operations, risks and controls, with practical experience conducting IT audits.
• Sound understanding of Singapore's banking regulatory requirements, including MAS requirements relating to technology risk.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA, CA or CPA would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Chinese to communicate with Head Office Internal Audit and prepare or review audit correspondence and reports in both languages.
• Strong analytical, report-writing and stakeholder management skills, with sound judgement, integrity and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.

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