Assistant Director [IAD]

Open 40d posting dated 3 weeks ago

Reporting to the Acting Director, Internal Audit Unit (IAD), you will be overseeing the business process integrated audits and IT system audits on the SWDA operations to ensure robust governance, risk management and internal controls within the organisation.

Responsibilities:

· Develop risk-based audit plans that are align with organisational priorities, emerging risks and regulatory requirement

· Lead and oversee in-house audits to identify control gaps and recommend improvement to business process audits

· Supervise outsourced and co-sourced audits conducted by the appointed service provider, monitor their performance and ensure quality outcomes

· Supervise staff’s follow-up to verify implementation of past audit recommendations

· Ensure proper documentation and conclusion on the results of audit tests and overall effectiveness of controls, adhering to internal guidelines

· Report audit findings and recommendations through formal reports to clearly communicate risks and issues to the Audit and Risk Committee and Management

· Provide independent advisory services to add value and improve the business processes and internal control systems ofthe organisation

· Conduct special review, ad-hoc projects or investigations as requested by the Audit and Risk Committee and/orManagement

· Organise and provide secretariat support for the Audit and Risk Committee meetings

· Support various tasks to build thecompetency of the audit team, including recruitment and training

Requirements:

· Tertiary education in Accountancy, Finance, Business or equivalent, and professional qualifications such as CA, CIA, CISA will be advantageous

· Minimum 10 years of relevant auditing experience with Big 4 accounting firms and/or as an internal auditor with established public listed conglomerate/Singapore government agencies, with at least 3 years in supervisory and or Audit Team Lead role

· Good understanding of internal controls, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, auditing standards andaccounting principles

· Demonstrate leadership capability to manage multiple audit projects and deliver on commitments while maintaining audit quality

· Good interpersonal skills, able to interact with confidence and develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders

· Meticulous, analytical process-driven, self-starter with the ability to work independently and as a team member

· Possess good business acumen and havean inquisitive mind

· Good report writing and communicationskills