Manager/Senior Manager, Internal Audit (Data Analytics)

About the Role

This role will play an instrumental role in the risk assessment and audit of SPH Media's operations, processes, and internal controls and will contribute throughout the audit lifecycle from planning, execution, reporting and follow ups. The role will also require the person to lead the implementation of Data Analytics Strategy and data-driven audits

Roles & Responsibilities

• Undertake audit projects that meet department and relevant standards (e.g., IFRS, Global Internal Audit Standards, ISACA IT audit standards).
• Conduct risk assessments and audits for assigned areas within the required timeline.
• Establish risk-based scope of review and develop audit program.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure audit work and projects undertaken provides appropriate assurance.
• Influence and facilitate changes to improve the control environment to mitigate risks to an acceptable level.
• Work with the team to maintain and develop relationships with key stakeholders to help ensure audit effectiveness.
• Follow up to ensure management actions plan for control issues identified are addressed in a timely manner.
• Prepare and assist with the preparation of appropriate Management and Audit & Risk Committee reporting requirements. Participate in ad-hoc projects if required which includes, but is not limited to investigations, policies and procedures, training, etc.
• Research and lead the continuous improvement of the audit standards, guidelines, expertise, and methodology relevant to internal audit (e.g., risk assessment methodology, audit processes/workflows, audit quality control etc.).
• Lead the implementation of Data Analytics Strategy and data-driven audits
• Use Data Analytics tools (e.g., Tableau) to prepare dashboards for audit reporting purposes

Who we are looking for

Skills

• Sound project management capabilities to organise, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Solid communication ability.
• Problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Prior experience in leading data analytical projects
• Fluent in using Data Analytics tools for data-driven audits and management reporting (e.g., Tableau)

Competencies & Personality Traits

• High degree of independence and maturity to take on challenging assignments.
• Committed and highly adaptable team player who takes a flexible and positive approach to work.
• Outstanding relationship management capabilities, including dealing confidently with senior management and ability to influence them to drive change.
• Continually focuses on agility, innovation, and continuous improvement within the internal audit function.
• Strong sense of collaboration with stakeholders to drive value for the organisation

Working Experience

At least 10 years of relevant internal audit experience

Qualifications

• Relevant finance or accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA)
• Relevant internal audit qualifications (e.g., CIA, CISA)