Senior Manager

To enable IA Division to achieve its mission through conducting independent and objective assurance and consulting services to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes of the grassroots organizations (GROs) and Clubs and Councils.

To effectively operationalize the planning and execution of audit strategy and programmes.

To provide strategic inputs for audit planning and quality assurance programme.

SrM (IA) plays a key role in operationalizing and execution of internal audit activities within the Division. This position requires a good understanding of risk management, audit processes and PA rules and regulations. The SrM (IA) will be responsible for assisting the AD(IA) to oversee the Grassroots Compliance audit team, develop audit plans and ensure that PA’s internal controls are effective and compliant with its rules and regulations. Key responsibilities include:
**Audit Planning and execution**
- Assists AD (IA) to plan, resource and implement the audit of entities consolidated under PA based on risk assessments;
- Assesses the effectiveness of internal financial controls, work procedures/processes and optimal use of resources;
- Optimises the allocation and use of GRO/PA resources towards achieving the internal audit workplan and other targets set from time to time;
- Supports investigations and recommends follow-up actions;

**Risk Management**
- Identifies areas of concern/risks and provides inputs for improvements;
- Provides findings and recommendations to Management for mitigating risks and improving internal controls;
- Ensures audits are aligned with PA’s risk management framework;

**Compliance and Reporting**
- Manages outsourced internal auditors and monitors their audit progress and deliverables;
- Supports the smooth running of the PA Audit Committee Meetings and prepares agenda items and notes of meeting
- Provides data/information/recommendations derived from IA's work to facilitate management's decision-making;
- Presents audit findings to senior management and the Audit and Risk Committee;

**Leadership and Team Management**
- Fosters a culture of compliance and continuous improvement within the internal audit function and the organisation;
- Promotes the use of technology and data analytics in the audit process;

**Stakeholder Engagement**
- Provides advice on audit matters to PA/CDD/CO Officers;
- Actively participates and contributes ideas in discussions/decision-makings on PA-wide governance matters/issues; and
- Shares expertise and useful knowledge/experience with other colleagues through briefings and circulars.

Other ad-hoc duties not covered under main responsibilities and duties.
- Plans and implements tasks assigned to IAD
- Assists in PA major events and participates in working committees/task force that will not impair the independence and objectivity of the role of the auditor
- Performs other duties as and when assigned by Director (IA) or PA Management

**Experience**

Minimum - Degree in Accountancy or its equivalent

Desired - Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor or both

Minimum - 5 years of working experience in auditing of which at least 2 years is in a supervisory capacity.

Desired - At least 7-10 years of working experience after obtaining the qualification of Certified Public Accountant/ Certified Internal Auditor

**Others**

Team player, good leadership and communication skills, and computer literacy are essential. Familiarity with audit software (ACL, Teamate+, IDEA etc) and data analytics would be advantageous