
Associate Director, Internal Audit
- Singapore
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Preparation of an annual audit plan/schedule and other audit projects in agreement with relevant stakeholders and aligned with key risks and strategies of the Singtel Group
- Managing resources at required level of expertise to execute against audit schedule
- Timely execution of audits required as per schedule
- Allowing flexibility for additional/unplanned audits to be completed
- Producing thorough reports and records of audit process and outputs
- Providing appropriate recommendations on audit outputs, consulting with appropriate managers at all levels
- Review business processes to ascertain the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of risk management and internal control processes
- Identify business processes and internal control weaknesses and recommend practical and value added solutions to management to improve operations, reduce costs and mitigate risks
- Review and submit the audit planning memorandum (APM) to GCIA for approval
- Ensure audit work is effectively and efficiently executed and issues noted are adequately followed up by management
- Review audit reports (draft and final reports) before submission to GCIA and Senior Management and ensure finalised reports are communicate to relevant business stakeholders in a timely and appropriate manner
- Supervises and review of workpapers by the RA audit team.
- Provide education, advice and guidance to the business on internal control, and fraud matters
- Coach and develop team members to improve their skills
- Help create a positive team environment, where team members can learn from one another and information is shared.
- Assist the Senior Director, Group Internal Audit (RA) and GCIA in engaging Singtel Singapore stakeholders including having regular cadence with STSG GRC and other key stakeholders and Senior Management.
- Work with other Audit Directors and colleagues to deliver quality Audit updates at the quarterly STSG Risk and Resilience Committee.
- Identify process and internal control gaps / trends in past audit issues / repeated issues to drive on-going accountability and strengthen the control environment in Singtel Singapore. Apply insights and learnings from other OpCos and Group, where applicable to ensure similar risks are managed at Singtel Singapore.
- Tertiary qualifications (Commerce/Finance/Accounting)
- CA/CPA qualified
- Min 10 – 12 years audit experience, at least 3 years as senior manager position Extensive audit experience on risk assessment, process and control review, implementation and advice. Including knowledge of COSO, IIA Standards, CSA, etc.
- Auditing skills
- Strong project, planning and time management skills
- Strong analytical, methodical skills and attention to detail
- People management and development ability
- Strong communication skills – both verbal and written including ability to question, actively listen and interpret information
- Confident, strong interpersonal skills, ability to establish trust and communicate at all levels
- Influencing and negotiation skills, persuasiveness
- Self-managed and demonstrates initiatives, ability to be self-directed and disciplined
- Ability to manage change effectively
- General IT and office computing proficiency
- Polished word publishing experience (reporting succinct and clearly laid out information at a senior level)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines