Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and execute audit engagements by planning and performing end-to-end internal audit assignments, including defining audit scope, executing fieldwork, and preparing comprehensive audit reports that clearly articulate findings and recommendations.
• Risk-based audit planning by conducting thorough planning and risk assessments for each engagement to identify key operational, financial, and compliance risks, ensuring audits are focused and value-driven.
• Develop audit programmes by designing, updating, and enhancing audit programmes to reflect emerging risks and business changes; to ensure audit documentation meets internal quality standards and regulatory expectations.
• Provide practical, value-added recommendations to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance operational efficiency post-identification of control weaknesses and risk exposures in audit assignments/findings.
• Effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations to Management and ensure timely agreement on action plans and issuance of audit reports.
• Ensure all audit work is conducted in accordance with internal audit standards, regulatory requirements, and within agreed timelines.
• Monitor the implementation status of audit recommendations, conduct validation reviews to confirm effective remediation of identified issues.
• Build strong working relationships with business units/ enablers and provide advisory support on internal controls, risk management, and governance practices.
• Contribute to Corporate Assurance’s continuous improvement initiatives, including methodology enhancements, use of data analytics, and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure adherence to Group policies, GCAD procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements in all audit activities.
• Undertake additional responsibilities/tasks as assigned by the Head of Corporate Assurance SG as and when required.
Skills Required
- Lead and execute end-to-end internal audit engagements (planning, fieldwork, reporting).
- Conduct risk-based audit planning and risk assessments.
- Design, update, and enhance audit programmes to address emerging risks.
- Provide practical recommendations to improve processes, controls, and efficiency.
- Communicate audit findings and secure management agreement on action plans.
- Ensure audits comply with internal audit standards, regulatory requirements, and timelines.
- Monitor implementation and perform validation reviews of remediation actions.
- Advise business units on internal controls, risk management, and governance.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, including methodology enhancements and use of data analytics.
- Adhere to Group policies, GCAD procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements.
