Regional Internal Auditor (Frequent travel / CPA)

TRUST RECRUIT PTE. LTD.


Date: 6 hours ago
Area: Singapore, Singapore
Salary: SGD 5,000 - SGD 7,000 per month
Contract type: Full time

Audit Planning (Plan):

  • Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive internal audit policies and procedures.
  • Prepare risk-based audit plans to prioritize audit activities based on potential risk exposure.
  • Coordinate and align internal audit plans and initiatives with group companies across Southeast Asia, the Pacific, and India regions.

Audit Execution (Do):

  • Conduct preliminary assessments of group companies and key functional areas through interviews and documentation review.
  • Execute fieldwork in accordance with the audit plan, maintaining compliance with internal standards and objectives.
  • Identify root causes of control deficiencies and provide practical, cost-effective, and actionable recommendations.
  • Evaluate internal control systems for material weaknesses, focusing on operational efficiency and administrative effectiveness.
  • Hold audit exit meetings to discuss findings and preliminary recommendations with stakeholders.

Reporting (Action):

  • Draft comprehensive audit reports detailing findings, risks, and recommendations.
  • Present audit outcomes and strategic insights to senior management.
  • Compile and report annual audit summaries to corporate headquarters.

Follow-up (Check):

  • Monitor and verify the implementation of corrective actions related to audit findings.
  • Regularly update management on the status and effectiveness of remediation efforts.

Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP):

  • Conduct periodic self-assessments and internal reviews as part of the QAIP.
  • Report quality improvement initiatives and outcomes to HQ.

Regional Compliance

  • Promote and implement global and regional policies on Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption, Anti-Trust/Competition Law, and Export Controls/Strategic Trade Management.
  • Support the enactment and revision of corporate and regional compliance policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate and conduct compliance training programs, seminars, and risk assessments across the region.
  • Participate in investigations of suspected non-compliance and support follow-up reviews.
  • Assist group companies in implementing whistleblowing systems that comply with local labor and data protection laws.
  • Lead or support investigations related to whistleblowing cases involving issues such as corruption, bribery, embezzlement, or fraudulent accounting.
  • Independently initiate and manage ad hoc compliance projects to enhance awareness and reduce risk.
  • Stay current with regulatory developments and ensure that group companies remain compliant with applicable laws across the region.

Internal Compliance Operations

  • Promote and support robust internal controls and compliance frameworks within the organization.
  • Review and approve compliance-related requests (e.g., competitor contact, donations, entertainment, gift exchanges, and export screenings) to ensure alignment with corporate policy and Singapore regulations.
  • Deliver regular compliance training and manage the rollout and completion of annual e-learning programs.
  • Conduct internal assessments (e.g., J-SOX, Export Control reviews) and report outcomes to HQ.
  • Manage daily compliance screening activities independently while maintaining clear and effective communication with relevant departments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as an internal auditor or compliance officer (or equivalent role).
  • Practical experience in compliance areas such as Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption, Anti-Trust/Competition Law, and Export Controls is highly preferred.
  • Familiarity with CAATs (Computer-Assisted Audit Techniques) is an advantage.
  • CPA is a MUST
  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently (monthly) within Southeast Asia, the Pacific, and India for audit and compliance-related activities


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