Internal Audit Professional

Internal Audit Manager Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end audit cycles for multiple assignments, including outsourced auditors for complex projects. You will lead the planning of assigned internal audit projects, design audit programs and tests to ascertain internal controls and compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.

You will provide guidance to the audit team to conduct reviews of key internal control procedures, risk and control matrices, data analytics, and complete audit projects in a timely manner while maintaining quality assurance. You will ensure proper audit evidence is obtained and documentation carried out in accordance with internal audit standards.

You will evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of business processes to identify key risk areas and gaps/weaknesses/non-compliance with policies and procedures and regulatory requirements. You will recommend solutions to mitigate risks, improve internal controls, risk management, and governance processes, and enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency.

You will maintain proper documentation of findings and follow up closely with business units to ensure prompt and substantive resolutions of audit issues for reporting to the Audit Committee. You will submit concise and comprehensive audit reports for review and conduct presentations to Management, the Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors.

You will perform advisory functions to improve the design and effectiveness of internal control mechanisms and enhance efficiency in business processes, with the aim of adding value to operations for continual improvement. You will conduct special audits, ad-hoc investigations, and reviews as required by the Audit Committee or the Board of Directors, in areas that require specific safeguards and appropriate internal controls.

You will contribute to the development of the annual internal audit plan to align with the Company's strategy using a risk-based and data-driven approach in evaluating governance frameworks, risk management, regulatory compliance processes, and internal control systems. This includes reviewing the audit universe and risk assessment methodology and ensuring sufficient audit resources for audit projects.

You will conduct periodic reviews in response to changes in emerging risks and adjust the Annual Internal Plan for approval by the Audit Committee. You will provide support in quarterly Audit Committee meetings and assist with administrative work such as internal audit budgeting.

You will build the competency of the audit team, including training and professional development for continuous improvements of the audit process, procedures, and systems. You will participate in internal audit initiatives to enhance the audit and risk management framework, with a focus on data analytics and continuous auditing/risk assessment.

Required Skills and Qualifications

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• Degree in Accountancy/ACCA or professional CA qualification with CIA certification. CISA or CFE certification would be an advantage.\
• At least 6 years of experience in internal audit, preferably in construction or engineering services industry with exposure in Big 4 accounting firms.\
• Proficiency in the use of data analytics tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Power BI, Tableau).\
• Self-driven individual who is adaptable to changing priorities and different challenges and thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.\
• Good interpersonal and collaborative skills with ability to exercise objective judgment.\
• Ability to influence and interact with confidence and develop trusted relationships with key stakeholders, Management, and multi-disciplinary staff across different levels.\
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and good report writing and presentation skills with strong problem-solving and logical thinking skills.\
• Meticulous and resourceful with high-level commitment and initiative.\
• Possess the passion to lead by example with strong organizational and critical thinking skills.\
• Ability to work effectively as a team player/leader, with excellent analytical and requisite managerial skills to manage detailed/technical work without losing sight of 'big picture' issues.\
• Maintain high-level integrity and professional standards with continuous professional development.\
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