Manager, Internal Audit

[What the role is]

The National Library Board (NLB) nurtures Readers for Life, Learning Communities and a Knowledgeable Nation by promoting reading, learning and history through our network of 28 libraries across Singapore, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore.

At NLB, you can look forward to a flexible, hybrid work environment with rewarding, impactful deliverables that improve the lives of the community. With caring colleagues, you will be in an ideal environment for professional development, innovation and impact.

We can offer you:

• A chance to Impact the Community, bridge gaps and empower everyone with the opportunity for learning and discovery.
• An opportunity to Innovate and Push Boundaries. We value ideas, curiosity and a passion for innovation to transform our libraries and archives.
• An organisation that Cares for your Growth and Wellbeing through investment in staff development and wellbeing in a supportive and collaborative environment.
  
  
  

You will be part of the Internal Audit (IA) team, which is responsible for the provision of independent and objective assurance to the NLB Board and Senior Management on the effectiveness and efficiency of NLB’s risk management, governance and internal control processes as well as the management of the whistle-blow programme in NLB.

[What you will be working on]

• Conduct risk-based financial, operational, value-for-money and other audits/projects according to NLB IA Methodology;
• Prepare working papers to record work done, develop recommendations and prepare audit reports;
• Present results of audit/project to Management and/or relevant committees;
• Perform analysis of financial and operational data, such as procurement data, user access data, etc through the use of applicable technological tools and data analytics;
• Procure, monitor and manage outsourced internal audit services;
• Provide secretariat support to the various committees, including the preparation of meeting materials, administrative and logistical arrangements, minutes taking etc; and
• Assist in the running of the Division's operations, which could include budgeting, procurement and contract management, records management and any other ad-hoc responsibilities, as assigned.
  
  
  

[What we are looking for]

• Relevant field of study in Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent discipline;
• 1 to 3 years of relevant working experience in audit roles (internal and/or external);
• Experience in using (i) Workday system; and/or (ii) data analytics/data visualisation tools and any other technological tools (e.g. GenAI) will be advantageous;
• Strong fundamental knowledge in the principles of governance, risks and controls;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Powerpoint;
• Meticulous, proactive and self-motivated with a balanced sense of perspective;
• Possess effective problem solving with critical thinking skills and good report-writing, communications, and interpersonal skills;
• A good team player with the ability to work independently; and
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent would be an added advantage
  
  
  

Successful applicant will be appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance.