Deputy Director/Assistant Director, Audit (1-Year Contract)

[What the role is]

You will be part of the Internal Audit Department (IAD) responsible for providing an independent and objective assurance of a progressive and effective control environment in MAS.

[What you will be working on]

In this role, the officer is expected to be involved in the following:

• conduct risk-based audits to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, and provide recommendations to mitigate risk and improve controls
• conduct business process reviews and advise departments on control designs to minimise risks, and
• Interact with and present audit outcomes to senior management in MAS.
• Perform administrative duties related to coordinating meetings, budgeting, payment, procurement, collating workpapers for AC meetings etc

[What we are looking for]

• Bachelor's degree (Accountancy, business, computer science, Information Technology and Computer engineering related fields are preferred)
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CISSP, or relevant technical certifications are advantageous
• At least 5 years of experience in audit or risk management
• Strong working knowledge of risks, including fraud risks, and controls in business areas.
• Knowledge of data analytics and/or programming languages like Python and R, and experience in using Tableau and Blue Prism will be an advantage.
• Self-driven, analytical, creative person with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and non-technical audiences
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

You will be working in a fast-paced environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and needs of stakeholders, as well as the agility to respond to changes and developments.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. All applicants will be notified on whether they are shortlisted or not within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.