Internal Audit Associate / Senior Associate

Responsibilities:

• Gather and analyse data and information required for the planning of each audit assignment based on the approved Annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Assist in the design of audit program (including audit procedures and audit tests) of each audit assignment.
• Perform internal audit work (including follow-up of past audit issues) and gather evidence in accordance with the approved audit program.
• Design and apply data analytics techniques (using Excel, ACL, Tableau) in audit assignments.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes and related risk management, internal controls and governance process, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Company’s policies and procedures.
• Identify corporate governance, internal controls and business process improvement issues for initial discussion with appropriate process owners and management personnel.
• Document accurate audit work performed and audit result in a clear and organised manner, supported by audit evidence for review by Team leader. Resolve review notes and apply learning to future assignments.
• Identify, develop and draft comprehensive audit observations (including root causes and risks) on weaknesses in control environment, and make value-added recommendations for process improvements.
• At the end of fieldwork review, assists Team Leader in conducting closing meetings to communicate draft audit findings to management.
• Assist Team Leader in finalizing the audit findings, recommendations, and reports, and collate management responses and action plans to mitigate risk.
• For senior associate, assist Team Leader and/or Internal Audit Director to manage end-to-end audit cycle for the audit engagement assigned.
• Track issues identified by Internal Audit and external auditors, and monitor implementation progress of management action plans. Conduct validation review on management remediation actions to address control deficiencies.
• Assist in developing Annual Internal Audit Plan using a risk-based approach.
• Assist in the preparation of deliverables such as audit reports and presentation materials to Management and Audit Committee
• Ensure assigned projects are completed in a timely manner and within the project budget allocated.
• Perform ad hoc tasks and special projects/reviews as assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements

• A good bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent from a recognised university or relevant professional qualification (e.g. CA, ACCA). Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA and/or CFE would be an advantage. Candidates with Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Building Management university degree or professional qualification will also be considered.
• Relevant experience in internal or external audit of at least 1 year (or at least 3 years internal or external audit experience for Senior Internal Audit Executive with solid understanding of internal controls and corporate governance.) Experience in construction or engineering services industry preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel and Powerpoint). Knowledge in tableau or other data analytics tools (e.g. ACL, IDEA, Power BI, etc) will be an advantage.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with multi-disciplinary colleagues at all levels
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with high attention to details.
• Ability to exercise objective judgement with strong logical and critical thinking skills.
• Self-motivated team player with continuous learning attitude, sharing knowledge and ideas within Internal Audit.
• Positive work attitude, with high level of commitment and initiative.
• Good verbal and written business communications with strong report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Proactive and adaptable to changing priorities and different challenges
• Ability to maintain and ensure confidentiality
• Maintain high level of integrity and professional standards