ST Engineering is a global company with diversified industries and geographies. Our global network of subsidiaries and associated companies spans Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S. Headquartered in Singapore, the Internal Audit function is responsible for all audits approved or assigned otherwise by the Board.
We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our expanding team with the ST Engineering Group Internal Audit function. The role is highly visible, with access to all levels of management and cross- cultural exposure from overseas assignments and interaction with global units.
Reporting to the ST Engineering Group Head Internal Audit, you will assist in driving risk-based audit assignments and reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of ST Engineering's Group of companies in their governance, risk management and internal controls globally.
You will support in audits, investigations and special reviews in order to provide an independent and objective assessment over governance, risk, assurance matters (including matters over Sustainability Reporting) and to add value by improving the operations of ST Engineering Group.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of the internal audit plan and reporting packages to the ST Engineering Group Audit Committee.
- Contribute to the development and improvement to internal audit methodologies and programs.
- Undertake risk-based audit planning, scoping of auditable areas and execute in different business areas/functions and geographical regions.
- Apply effective project management to audit assignments and other projects to complete engagements which meets quality standards, deadlines, and expectations.
- Manage effectively throughout the audit assignment lifecycle.
- Provides on job training/coaching of team members for their technical development.
- Evaluate underlying root causes and impact to provide and deliver high quality, concise reports, feasible and sound recommendations to the businesses, aligned with the Group's directives.
- Utilise appropriate audit techniques and tools (such as data analytics) in auditing methods to evaluate organisation risk exposure and gaps.
- Manage special reviews, investigation, implementation reviews or any other tasks as assigned.
- Manage other improvement projects/initiatives to promote a collaborative environment and share knowledge and best practices learned.
Other Responsibilities
- Key knowledge leader in assigned area of expertise (e.g., ESG auditing). Independently leads those related projects to develop transferable technical knowledge and improvements.
- Directly responsible over the area of expertise assigned, including ensuring the quality of audit results are within professional standards and guidelines, developing and managing of audit plan, resources, schedule and methodology.
- Represents Group Internal Audit as an advisor to proactively share best working practices amongst the Group's entities and work with regional decision makers or central functions to improve any weaknesses in control environment identified. Effectively collaborate with the stakeholders to guide resolution of any technical problems faced.
- Engages upper middle management or top management on the audit results and their progress.
- Evaluates and reviews personnel performance and long-term progression. Provide staff performance feedback.
- Provides leadership, coaching and mentoring to subordinates.
- Identifies and agrees on the training needs and training program curated for each individual staff. Contributes to the staff training development.
To be successful and excel in this position, the incumbent should have the following qualities:
Basic Qualifications
- Recognised degree in Accountancy/Business/IT (Information Systems) or equivalent.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant and proven working experience in a corporate internal audit setting. A combination of both external and internal audit experience can be considered.
- At least 3 years in a supervisory/leadership capacity with demonstrated ability to work independently and mentor junior auditors.
- Demonstrated experience in interaction with senior management and stakeholders.
- Strong foundation in internal control concepts and familiar with emerging risks and technology.
- Knowledge of auditing ERP tools and controls (e.g., SAP).
- Requires business travelling to regional countries 50% a year (for up to 3 weeks each trip).
- Good interpersonal and written/spoken communication skills
- Proficient in reading, writing and spoken English and Mandarin for audit of overseas associates.
Other Preferred Requirements
- Aptitude to seek continuous self-enrichment and personal development. Holders of professional certifications such as CIA and CISA are highly desirable.
- Data interrogation skills and usage knowledge in data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, SQL, Python).
- Organised and with strong project management, time-keeping skills.
- Attentive to details, observant and has an analytical and inquisitive mind.
- Ability to think critically, assess and evaluate risks and implement solutions.
- Effective communicator with strong reporting skills. Good interpersonal skills and self-awareness.
- Strong influencing skills and confidence in liaising with senior management and business partners.
- Familiarity and experience auditing in relevant industries such as but not limited to aerospace, manufacturing, MRO, integrated engineering/technology, project management.
- Possess good business acumen, deep understanding of the business environment and trends.
- Has well developed leadership qualities.
