Job Description

Our Client:

Our client is one of the leading chemical manufacturing companies globally. They are actively looking to hire a Senior Internal Auditor to join their regional HQ in Singapore and to expand their Internal Audit division.

The Responsibilities:

• Carry out fieldwork for Internal Audits at approximately 40 affiliates throughout Asia Pacific region
• Execute interviews, process walkthroughs and testing
• Execute independent and objective reviews and analyses of business activities and data and related policies and internal controls to improve operations, comply with laws, regulations, and company policies to better manage risks
• Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, business processes, and internal controls to ensure records and controls are accurate
• Complete audit assignments using a systematic and disciplined approach with assessing risks, internal controls, and governance processes
• Prepare detailed executive summary audit reports for senior management, which add value, and highlight significant internal control deficiencies and recommend actionable remediation plans
• Prepare appropriate and accurate workpaper documentation on the Company's audit procedures and work programs
• Partner with management at the affiliates in Asia Pacific region to address audit issues and implement appropriate corrective measures
• Assist the Managers to manage and monitor completion of assigned audits based on approved audit plan
• Suggest improvements in department matters relating to systems, processes, or documentation

The Requirements:

• Recognized local University Degree in Accounting with a CA, Singapore registered with ISCA and CIA
• Minimum 3 years of experience as statutory auditor and 2 years in Internal Audit OR 4 years working experience as statutory auditor
• Proficiency in "Risk Based IA Approach/Methodology" risk identification/analysis, identification of IA scope, design IA program
• Prior experience in Entity Level Control (ELC) and governance model (i.e. COSO)
• Prior experience in strong experience in analyzing business controls, risk assessment, identifying controls, developing, and executing test plans is essential
• Knowledge of J-SOX would be advantageous
• Strong stakeholders' management skills, excellent project coordination skills, and interpersonal skills
• Strong team player, who can work effectively with colleagues in Asia-Pacific region and in Japan, as well as other locations
• Ability to understand/foresee the impacts arising from the own decisions
• Independent and able to work under a minimum supervision
• Fluent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Willingness to travel - 15%

Disclaimer: The Company complies with the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices (TGFEP), including the prevailing guidelines on recruitment. All qualified applicants will be considered for the position regardless of their age, race, religion, nationality, marital status, or family responsibilities. A more detailed discussion of the TGFEP is available on the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) website at https://www.tal.sg/tafep.