AVP/VP, Governance and Support Function Auditor, Internal Audit Department

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

  • Singapore
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
As Regional Internal Auditor, you will add value and improve the bank's operations by bringing an efficient and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. Specialised in governance and risk management, your role will play a critical part in promoting strong governance and risk management culture across the organization, you will work closely with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to deliver high-quality audit services.You will need to travel and work closely with internal audit counterparts on a regional scale to conduct audit visits. You will have the opportunity to work with the stakeholders to evaluate internal controls and providing recommendations to strengthen these processes.Responsibilities
  • Lead and/or execute audits independently and efficiently, including audit planning, key control evaluation and testing in the areas of, report drafting and issues follow-up and closure. Perform audit activities in accordance with the Bank internal audit methodology. The areas of coverage include governance framworks, risk management frameworks, human resources, financial controls, business continuity management and third-party vendor management activities.
  • Assess the Bank internal control environment with view to provide value-adding recommendations to Management to manage emerging issues or remediate identified weaknesses.
  • Apply data analytics to assess the internal control environment.
  • Establish and develop good working relationship with Management of assigned Business Units for which candidate has been assigned risk assessment responsibility.
  • Contribute to the annual risk assessment exercise by developing good understanding of business strategy, plans, products, processes performance, risks and issues of the assigned Business Units.
  • Perform continuous monitoring on assigned Business Units to keep abreast on evolving markets, regulatory, business and operational changes to drive appropriate ongoing audit coverage.
  • Participate in Bank's strategic initiatives / project meeting to promote / enhance the organization's governance and risk culture.
  • Participate in the audit department's strategic initiatives and projects as opportunities arise.
Requirements
  • CPA certified or equivalent of an internationally recognized accounting body
  • At least 6 years experience in audit of the banking industry with experience in governance, risk management and support functions audit
  • Familiar with execution of risk-based audit approach
  • Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, governance standards, and best practices (i.e. Basel, COSO, Three-line Defense)
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present audit findings and recommendations effectively.
  • Good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
  • Good team player as well as able to work independently
  • Meticulous, disciplined and self-motivated individual with the passion to pursue excellence
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation