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.

Key Responsibilities

What you will be working on

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

Requirements

What we are looking for

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

Successful candidates will be offered a contract in the first instance and may be considered for an extension or be placed on a permanent tenure.

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