The Role
- As Audit Lead, be able to develop and execute a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit plan (business and operations) for the Singapore audits. Some additional support for Technology audits may be required.
- Lead team of internal audit professionals and oversee the completion of all planned audits and special projects within the region. This role may be leading multiple projects at any one time with support from local teams.
- Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization's internal controls, risk management practices, and governance frameworks in the local and regional context
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, operational efficiencies, and enhanced compliance across the business . Make practical recommendations to management on addressing control weaknesses and mitigating identified risks
- Prepare and present clear, actionable audit reports to regional and group executives, as well as the Audit Committee. This role is required to make presentations to the Country Audit Committees twice a year.
- Serve as a strategic business partner to regional management, providing advisory services on risk, controls, and governance matters.
- Collaborate with external auditors and regulators to facilitate smooth audit processes and address any compliance issues
- Ensure the internal audit function adheres to the Institute of Internal Auditors International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
- Provide training and guidance to internal audit teams to develop their skills and knowledge
- Benchmark the organization's internal audit practices against industry peers and best practices
- Able to perform / lead investigations on an ad-hoc basis.
- Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned
Requirement:
- Min. 8 years of Internal Audit and / or Finance experience with at least 3 years in external audit in a Big Four accounting firm.
- Other experience required could be in Internal Audit in a Retail or Commercial organisation.
- Someone with flexiblity to travel (about 25%) to Regional / Asia
- Someone with strong leadership credentials with ability to manage, present and persuade C-suite minus 1 management.
- A self-starter and independently lead and coach internal audit teams.
- Preferably a degree holder in Accountancy / Finance / Business.
- Additional certifications that would be useful for this role would be CA, CIA and CISA.
Others:
- Someone stable and highly dependable and independent especially since the hiring manager travels very frequently
- Prior exposure to retail in either external or internal audit is a must.
- Prefers candidates with IT server audit experience
- This role will require to travel once or twice a year for conferences, regional meeting or if assigned any regional special projects.
Interest applicants, pls email updated resume to
Jessie Hoe Huey Miin
CEI Reg No. R1103861
EA Lic: 99C4599
