Internal Audit Assistant / Manager / Senior Manager (BusinessAudits)

Responsibilities

Manage end-to end audit cycle for multiple audit

assignments, including outsourced auditors for complex audit

projects.

Lead the planning of assigned

internal audit project and design audit program and audit tests to

ascertain the state of internal controls and compliance with

corporate policies, guidelines and regulatory

requirements.

Provide guidance to the audit

team to conduct review of key internal control procedures, risk and

control matrix including data analytics, and complete the audit

project in a timely manner while maintaining audit quality to

provide independent assurance.

Ensure proper

audit evidence are obtained and audit documentation are carried out

in accordance with internal audit standards.

Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of business

process to identify key risk areas and gaps /

weaknesses / deficiencies in internal control and non-compliance with

policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.

Recommend business focused solutions to mitigate risks,

improve internal controls, risk management and governance

processes, and enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of

operations. Maintain proper documentation of findings and follow up

closely with the business units to ensure prompt and substantive

resolutions of audit issue for reporting to the Audit

Committee.

Ensure concise and comprehensive

audit reports are submitted for review and conduct presentation to

the Management, the Audit Committee and the Board of

Directors.

Perform advisory functions as

approved by the Audit Committee, to improve the design and

effectiveness of internal control mechanisms and enhance efficiency

in business processes, with the aim of adding value to the

operations for continual improvement.

Conduct

special audits, ad-hoc investigations and reviews as and when

required by the Audit Committee or the Board of Directors, in areas

that require specific safeguards and appropriate internal

controls.

Contribute to the development of

annual internal audit plan to align to Company's strategy using

risk-based and data-driven approach in evaluating governance

framework, risk management, regulatory compliance processes and

internal control systems. This include reviewing audit universe and

risk assessment methodology and ensuring sufficient audit resources

for the audit projects.

Conduct periodic

review in response to changes in Company's emerging risks and if

necessary, adjust Annual Internal Plan for approval by the Audit

Committee.

Provide support in the quarterly

Audit Committee meeting and assist in administrative work such as

annual internal audit budget, required for the running of the

internal audit function.

Build the competency

of the audit team, including training and professional development

for continuous improvements of the audit process, procedures and

systems.

Participate in internal audit

initiatives to enhance the audit and risk management framework,

with specific focus on data analytics and continuous

auditing / continuous risk assessment.

Promote

internal audit as a management service that independently adds

value by providing an accurate, concise analysis and reports in

communicating audit results. Actively advocate the establishment of

sound policies and guidelines on internal controls, risk management

and corporate governance and sharing of good practices within the

Company.

Requirements

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,

etc).

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 judgement.

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 of commitment

and initiative.

Possess the passion to lead by

example with strong organisational and critical thinking

skills.

Ability to work effectively as a team

player / leader, with excellent analytical and the requisite

managerial skills to manage detailed / technical work without losing

sight of 'big picture' issues.

Maintain high

level of integrity and professional standards with continuous

professional development.