Assistant Manager - Internal Business Audit

SCOPE & AUTHORITY

• Assist in developing annual audit plan and audit program applying risks-based audit principles and methodology.
• Conduct diverse audits encompassing the financial, business, operational, strategic and compliance areas under supervision of ADL HIA, with emphasis on finance and business.
• Adept at conducting audits on-site and remotely, as the situation may warrant.
• Ensure successful completion of audits, from start to finish, inclusive of planning, fieldwork and reporting activities.
• Execute and document audit work in an organised, accurate and concise manner, clearly supporting the identified findings and conclusions reached in the audits performed as per the IA Manual & Guidelines.
• Prepare audit report including making recommendations that mitigate risk/control deficiencies and add value.
• Follows up with the auditee to ensure that audit recommendations have been effectively implemented.
• Identify opportunities to:
• Enhance current audit methodologies and recommend improvements to the audit process/activities.
• Apply data analytics in audits.
• apply digital technologies to implement continuous audit procedures.
• Assist in special ad-hoc reviews, fraud investigations and other special projects under instruction of the HIA only.
• Able to express audit results as quantifiable outcomes, in financial terms where possible.
• Able to not just test for compliance, but also strategic risks to the company.

COMPETENCIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Degree in accounting, finance, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• Preferably one or more relevant professional certifications such as CA, CIA, CPA, CFE.
• More than 5 years audit experience is required.
• Knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), IIA Standards and Code of Ethics, COSO Framework, and audit management software will be an added advantage.
• Comfortable and passionate in applying Data Analytics (in an audit environment).
• A forward-looking person, a self-starter, with an open mind who takes charge of changing the status quo and solving problems.
• Creative, inquisitive, has a keen eye for details and go above the basics in auditing and data analytics to unearth strategic risks and looking for value add from one assignment to another.
• Highly discipline, productive, reliable and focus on timely delivery of work assignments by complying to all IA procedures per IA Manual
• Excellent articulation (verbal and written communication) skills, and confident in engaging with all levels of Management.
• Possess good judgement, strong ethical values/integrity and able to maintain independence and standards of professionalism.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and confident in engaging with all levels of company management including the Board Audit Committee.
• Ability to initiate, build and maintain effective relationships with different levels of management across ADL to achieve results.
• Comfortable working in a team environment and support others to grow.