Job Title
Internal Audit AssistantJob Description Summary
Job Description
About the Role
- Conduct detailed risk assessments and identify controls in place to mitigate identified risks.
- Plan audit and review activities across the organisation.
- Undertake audit procedures to verify that controls are operating through testing and interviewing techniques.
- Analyse and conclude on the effectiveness and efficiency of controls.
- Identify control gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- Perform timely follow-up and ensure proper closure of audit issues.
- Document the results of audit issues and work performed.
- Contribute to the year-end financial audit with the external auditor.
- Provide advice on internal controls and risk mitigation measures.
- Enhance internal audit standards and practices within the Town Council.
- Review compliance with Corporate Governance requirements as stipulated by relevant government agencies.
- Implement and support Enterprise Risk Management initiatives as required.
- Ensure compliance with the Town Councils Act, Town Councils Financial Rules, and other statutory requirements.
- Review contractor compliance with contractual specifications and obligations.
- Facilitate and support the Internal Audit Subcommittee and Investment & Funds Subcommittee.
About You
- Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Auditing, Business, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
- Professional qualification such as CIA, CPA, CA Singapore, ACCA, or equivalent will be an advantage.
- At least 1-2 years of relevant experience in audit, risk management, governance, or compliance functions.
- Prior experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
- Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment methodologies, and corporate governance practices.
- Familiarity with the Town Councils Act, Town Councils Financial Rules, and statutory compliance requirements will be advantageous.
Why join Cushman & Wakefield?
As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;
- Being part of a growing global company;
- Career development and a promote from within culture;
- An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.
We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.
That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.
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Skills Required
- Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Auditing, Business, Risk Management, or a related discipline
- Professional qualification such as CIA, CPA, CA Singapore, ACCA, or equivalent
- At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in audit, risk management, governance, or compliance
- Prior experience in a managerial or supervisory capacity
- Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment methodologies, and corporate governance practices
- Familiarity with the Town Councils Act, Town Councils Financial Rules, and statutory compliance requirements
Cushman & Wakefield Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cushman & Wakefield and has not been reviewed or approved by Cushman & Wakefield.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is consistently referenced as part of the package. Feedback suggests this provides a solid baseline for long‑term savings across many U.S. roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off and company holidays are regularly highlighted and described as a meaningful part of the offering. Feedback suggests time‑off benefits add tangible value alongside base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers, plus backup care and wellbeing resources, are described as available. These offerings indicate a supportive approach to family needs in many roles.
Cushman & Wakefield Insights
What We Do
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 53,000 employees in 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2019, the firm had revenue of $8.8 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, valuation and other services.
