Senior Executive, Group Internal Audit (IT / Technology)

About SATS – Feed and Connect Communities

SATS is a global leader in gateway services and Asia's pre-eminent provider of food solutions. Using innovative food technologies and resilient supply chains, we create tasty, quality food in sustainable ways for airlines, food service chains, retailers, and institutions. With heartfelt service and advanced technology, we connect people, businesses, and communities seamlessly through our comprehensive gateway services for customers such as airlines, cruise lines, freight forwarders, postal services and eCommerce companies.

Fulfilling our purpose to feed and connect communities, SATS delights customers in over 215 locations and 27 countries across the Asia Pacific, UK, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. SATS has been listed on the Singapore Exchange since May 2000. For more information, please visit www.sats.com.sg.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support Audit Planning
   • Assist in the development of the Annual IT Audit Plan.
   • Conduct risk assessments to identify high-risk IT processes and systems.
2. Audit Execution
   • Perform assigned IT audit engagements, ensuring they are completed within the timeline and budget.
   • Review IT systems, processes, and controls to assess reliability, confidentiality, integrity and availability.
   • Evaluate the security of information assets to ensure that they are adequately protected against unauthorized access, disclosure, modification or destruction.
   • Execute audit programs, including testing IT general controls, application controls, and cybersecurity measures, and information asset security controls.
   • Document audit findings with clear and concise audit work papers.
3. Investigations and Special Assignments
   • Support the Group Internal Audit team in investigating IT-related incidents, fraud, or control breaches as required.
   • Undertake additional responsibilities or tasks assigned by the management, including ad hoc reviews.
4. Data Analytics
   • Use Power BI or similar tools to develop and run data analytics scripts for audits.
   • Analyze data to identify trends, anomalies, or control weaknesses.
5. Reporting and Communication
   • Prepare draft audit reports, summarizing key findings and recommendations for review by the IT Audit Manager.
   • Present preliminary findings to auditee management and provide recommendations for remediation.
6. Follow-Up
   • Track the remediation of audit findings and validate corrective actions taken by management.
   • Provide regular status updates on outstanding issues to management.
7. Project Support
   • Participate in IT control reviews for systems under development and major IT initiatives.
   • Support the IT Audit Manager in managing outsourced IT audit service providers, if required.
8. Continuous Improvement
   • Keep up-to-date with trends in IT audit, cybersecurity, and technology to improve audit quality.
   • Provide inputs to enhance the IT audit methodology and tools.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

1. Educational Background
   • Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, or equivalent.
2. Experience
   • At least 3 years of experience in IT auditing, IT risk management, or IT governance.
   • Hands-on experience in IT audit engagements, risk assessments, and control testing.
   • Big 4 experience is advantageous.
3. Technical Skills
   • Familiarity with IT frameworks and standards (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, NIST, ISO27K).
   • Proficiency in Power BI, Excel, or similar tools for data analytics.
   • Knowledge of IT infrastructure, networks, applications, and databases.
4. Certifications
   • Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, or other relevant accreditations are advantageous.
5. Communication Skills
   • Excellent command of English with strong writing skills to prepare clear, concise reports and documentation.
   • Strong verbal communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and present findings effectively.
6. Soft Skills
   • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
   • Good communication skills to collaborate with auditees and present findings.
   • High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality work.
7. Additional Requirements
   • Willingness to travel overseas to regions including Europe, Asia Pacific and the USA for audits and other assigned tasks.
   • Ability to take on investigative assignments and other tasks as directed by management.
   • Flexibility to adapt to new challenges in a fast-evolving IT landscape.