Internal Audit Assistant Director (Town Area) (ID: 661428)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to the creation and review of the annual risk-based audit plan.
2. Lead and execute end-to-end Financial, Compliance, and Operational Audits to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls.
3. Provide actionable, best-practice recommendations to enhance governance, risk management, and control frameworks.
4. Prepare and review audit reports for presentation to management and the Audit and Risk Management Committee (ARMC).
5. Supervise, mentor, and guide audit team members throughout audit projects.
6. Oversee and manage external audit service providers, ensuring timely delivery of audit plans and recommendations to management.
7. Provide secretariat support to the ARMC, including meeting coordination and documentation.
8. Undertake investigations and manage ad-hoc projects as assigned.
9. Lead or participate in consulting and advisory projects as directed by the Director, Internal Audit.
10. Develop a deep understanding of the company’s evolving business needs and transformation initiatives, contributing to the design of strategic audit approaches.
11. Act as a liaison between management, the AGO, and other external audit bodies, including managing the whistleblowing channel.
12. Conduct both scheduled and special investigations or audits as directed by the Director, Internal Audit.
13. Track the resolution of audit findings and assist the Director in reporting to the ARMC on their status.

Key Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or a related field.
2. At least 8 years of internal audit experience, with a proven track record in governance, risk management, and internal controls.
3. Strong leadership abilities with excellent communication skills, and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
4. Proven experience in building relationships, influencing decisions, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve common goals.
5. Confident decision-maker, able to navigate complex and ambiguous situations with ease.
6. Strong analytical skills, with experience in generating actionable insights from quantitative data.
7. Familiarity with Audit Committee secretariat responsibilities and knowledge of data analytics tools is a plus.
8. Prior experience working with or knowledge of public sector organizations is advantageous.