Head of Audit – Transformation

1 day ago


Singapore The Edge Partnership - The Edge in Asia Full time
Executive Search | Financial Services - Audit, Risk, Compliance

Our client, a well-established global bank based in Singapore is looking to expand their business within the Asia Pacific region. The company is looking for a Head of Audit – Transformation to join them. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity of the company's operations and establishing standards. This role will require the candidate to be based in Singapore.

Job Responsibilities

  • You will need to collaborate with your internal Group Internal Audit (GIA) leadership partners to build an integrated coverage model. You will also be given the team lead responsibility to lead a team of auditors within the APAC region.
  • The aim is to build timely coverage of thematic risks and Transformational Change programmes, while accepting audit risk in a considered manner.
  • Act as Team Manager, as necessary, and take responsibility for overseeing the delivery of high-quality audits, the performance of which cause minimal disruption to the business.
  • Responsible, where serving as Team Manager, for the finalization of audit issues and the audit report.
  • Execute audit work and issue validation in an efficient and effective manner, within the given budget and timelines.
  • Provide clear guidance, detailed review and supervision of the audit team's work, so that audit deliverables meet quality standards.
  • Clearly identify the risks and impact of issues during issue writing, agreeing these issues with management and obtaining quality management action plans to mitigate the risks.
  • Support adherence to the GIA methodology in all areas of the audit engagement, as well as raising awareness and understanding of the methodology.
  • Demonstrate sound knowledge of Transformation, the business areas and expert knowledge in the audit process .
  • Monitor the implementation/ delivery of the agreed issues/ audit plans. Provide advice on the resolution of issues to issue/ action plan owners.
  • Support the production of regular updates on Transformation to Audit and Risk committees.

Skills/Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree holder from a reputable university
  • 15 + years of experience in Financial Services.
  • 8+ years of experience in Internal Audit.
  • Hold relevant Audit Qualification.
  • A deep understanding of Transformation, portfolio and programme management risks.
  • Growth mindset. Appetite, ambition, and ability to experiment and learn quickly.
  • Proven ability to prioritize issues within a large, rapidly changing environment and manage a wide variety / high volume of tasks while maintaining quality delivery.

Please contact Sophia Lin on or email your cv directly in Word format with job reference no. to

Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days we regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful.

EA Licence: 16S8131

Seniority level
  • Director
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Finance and Consulting
Industries
  • Financial Services and Banking
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