Job Description

OVERVIEW

We are seeking an exceptional senior leader to join us as Director (Internal Audit) to provide leadership and direction to DSTA's Internal Audit function, ensuring adequate audit coverage and improving/promoting internal controls, risk management and governance of DSTA and its Group. You will build strong relationships with key stakeholders and senior leaders, enabling audit to effectively engage and impact key areas of the business. You will understand the business plans and risk landscape which are continuously changing and evolving. You will think big and focus on the long-term objectives, while leveraging data analytics to derive insights and mitigate downstream risks for DSTA.

In this role, you will also:Formulate audit strategies and deploy risk-based audit plans to ensure adequate audit coverage for DSTA and its Group Advise DSTA Management on governance, risk management and controls Account to the DSTA Board (Audit Committee) in the discharge of its fiduciary and governance responsibilities Translate technical risks into business issues, and prioritise findings and recommendations that are aligned with the organisation's strategy and regulations Facilitate multiple stakeholders to agree on appropriate solutions and verify that risks are mitigated appropriately Champion bold ideas to evolve and grow the capabilities of the audit function and the audit methodologies Lead and coach the audit team to ensure delivery of audit coverage Build a competent and high-performing team by attracting, retaining and developing talent resources Lead, direct and ensure smooth execution of AGO and MINDEF IAD audits across MINDEF, DSTA and its Group

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Tertiary qualification in Accounting, IT, Computer Science or Business, with accounting professional qualification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) 15 years of auditing experience with at least 8 years leading the internal audit function, preferably in the tech industry Expertise on internal controls, risk management and governance, auditing techniques and methodologies Solid analytical skills and experience in analysing data and situations to provide meaningful insights Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, able to exercise sound judgment and consider risk management and control issues at a strategic level in a dynamic and evolving environment Team player with proven leadership skills Strong communication and writing skills Sound knowledge and application of Accounting and Auditing Standards and other relevant best practices, standards and guidelines Strong knowledge of information systems, security and technology Ideally, you should have a blended background which may include IT / software development / technology operations and management, and auditing roles #

EXPERIENCE

20 ~ 30 years#

JOB TYPE

Full-Time#

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor's degree or equivalent#

WORKING HOURS

Standard Hours