Audit Manager

Job Purpose

You will be part of the Financial, Compliance and Operational (FCO) Audit team responsible for conducting financial, operational and compliance audits of the companies within the Group.

Responsibilities

• Assist and contribute to the development of the risk universe and annual audit plan incorporating new and emerging risks.
• Manage end to end audit cycle (planning, fieldwork, report and follow-up) for multiple audit assignments, including outsourced auditors for complex audit projects.
• Lead the planning of assigned internal audit project and able to design audit program and audit tests to ascertain the state of internal controls and compliance with corporate policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and execute internal audits in accordance with audit methodology and regulatory requirements, within the time budgets and target dates.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management and internal control process in the area of financial, operational and IT controls where applicable.
• Prepare thorough workpapers on control issues and recommendations made.
• Determine root cause of issues identified and collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide meaningful, actionable, value-added and cost-effective recommendations.
• Draft clear, concise, and accurate reports.
• Provide guidance and coaching to team members (including outsourced auditors/ guest/ associate auditors).
• Performing follow-up reviews on previous internal audit issues to ensure actions are taken to address identified internal audit issues.
• Conduct special audits, ad-hoc investigations and reviews as and when required.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred; other relevant bachelor’s degrees will be considered.
• Professional certification such as CPA/CA, CIA, CISA or CFE is required.
• Minimum 5 to 8 years of risk management and audit experience in a Big Eight firms or large global public company or a combination.
• Experience in passenger service or relevant service industries and / or IT audit experience will be advantageous.

Skills

Technical skills include:

• Strong understanding on financial and operational processes, risk management is required.
• Strong project management and planning skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Generic skills include:

• Excellent interpersonal, oral, written and presentation skills to comfortably communicate to all levels of management and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to take direction, learn quickly, work independently, and maintain a level of professional scepticism.