Avp, Planning, Internal Audit Department

Internal Audit department of SMBC is responsible for examining the overall internal control system including the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

IAD conducts internal audits of the operations of all SMBC units and departments. The IAD Asia Pacific team based in Singapore is primarily responsible for the audits of SMBC units and activities in Asia Pacific region. However, the team may be called upon to help support the other regions.

This person will belong to Planning Group, providing technology, operational and training support in audit related systems and data analytics.

**Responsibilities**
- Primary responsibility is to maintain, support and be responsible for data governance, change management and training of audit related systems.
- Collaborate with global teams on project, maintenance and change initiatives, including participating in global meetings and work activities.
- Support local planning and related operational activities such as compliance related assessment and training, preparation of audit risk assessment, planning and audit related reports, and monitoring of progression of audit related activities.
- Support data analytic operations and projects, such as to develop and incorporate data analytic routines into the design, testing and documentation of audit programs in internal audits; support DA related training of IADAP team members.
- Work closely with the regional IA Management to initiate and drive strategic initiatives and projects.
- Travel may be required (20%) as IAD Singapore team currently covers 12 countries in the Asia Pacific region including Singapore, India, Indonesia, Australia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan, Myanmar, Cambodia and Malaysia.

**Requirements**:

- At a minimum, a recognized academic qualification (i.e. diploma, degree) in business administration, computer science, data analytics etc.
- At least 3 to 5 years of relevant/recent working experience in managing department operations within timelines, with good working knowledge of MIS reporting.
- Experience in technology design, development and/or support of audit-related systems or enterprise workflow tools, and possess data analysis experience in audit, financial, risk management or technology functions. preferably in banking, financial institutions, technology or consulting firms.
- Strong technology skills in system administration, configuration and data management.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, data-intuition, and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in data analytics techniques.
- Technology skills in use of commonly available data analysis tools such as MS Excel, MS Access, and MS SQL.
- Good understanding of audit methodology and possess strong auditing skill sets.
- Strong ability to grow and adapt in a growth-oriented environment.
- Action oriented and able to self-complete and support team members to complete tasks and meet goals in a timely manner.
- Able to build trust and assume responsibility in dealing with challenges or issues when they arise.
- Able to build critical and analytical thinking ability and maintain an objective view of situations.
- Good command of English and possess strong English writing skills.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with both internally amongst the audit team and externally with the auditees and auditee management.
- Good team player and positive attitude is key to the expanding APAC team.
- Able to work independently and require little supervision.
- Works with passion and embrace as well as participate in initiatives to achieve enhanced quality.