Principal/Senior Manager [IAD]

[What the role is]

Reporting to Assistant Director of Internal Audit, the Principal Manager / Senior Manager of Internal Audit plays a key role in providing independent and objective assurance to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal controls within the organisation. The role supports the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) and senior management in safeguarding public resources and enhancing operational effectiveness.

[What you will be working on]

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning & Risk Assessment

• Support the development of the annual risk-based internal audit plan aligned with organisational priorities and enterprise risk management framework
• Perform risk assessments to identify key audit areas, including emerging risks arising from policy, operational, and technological changes

Audit Execution

• Lead and/or supervise end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up
• Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors standards and public sector guidelines
• Assess adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Apply data analytics and technology tools where appropriate to enhance audit coverage and insights
• Identify root causes of audit findings and proposed practical, risk-based recommendations

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Prepare clear, concise, and impactful audit reports for senior management and the ARC
• Present audit findings, key risks, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Build strong working relationships with auditees while maintaining independence and objectivity

Audit Follow-Up, Advisory & Ad hoc Reviews

• Monitor and validate the implementation of agreed audit recommendations
• Provide advisory services on internal controls, governance, and process improvements without compromising independence
• Support ad hoc investigations and special reviews where required

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Supervise outsourced and/or co-sourced audit team, including reviewing work and providing guidance
• Contribute to capability development in areas such as data analytics, IT audit, and thematic reviews
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence

Continuous Improvement

• Drive improvements in audit methodologies, tools, and practices
• Support quality assurance and improvement programme (QAIP) initiatives
• Keep abreast of developments in public sector governance, risk management, and internal audit practices

[What we are looking for]

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, or related discipline
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CA, ACCA or CISA will be advantageous
• At least:
  • Principal Manager: 6 to 8 years of relevant experience
  • Senior Manager: 3 to 5 years of relevant experience

Technical Competencies

• Understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk management, and internal controls
• Familiarity with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and practices
• Exposure to IT audit, data analytics, or process reviews is an advantage

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and reporting writing abilities
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills
• High integrity, professionalism and sound judgement

Key Attributes

• Independent and objective mindset
• Deliver quality work within deadlines
• Takes ownership and follows through on commitments
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, including organisational transformation or mergers