Skills And Workforce Development Agency Hiring! Full Time Senior Manager-Principal Manager (IAD) in Southeast (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 9,440 - Ricebowl

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.

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

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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About Skills and Workforce Development Agency

The Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) drives lifelong learning and workforce development to enable Singaporeans to take charge of their careers, learn for life, access good jobs, and grow in fulfilling careers. We enable employers to build a skilled, future-ready workforce, design quality jobs, and adopt skills recognition practices. Together with our partners, we build a trusted, high-quality, industry-relevant, and innovative ecosystem that meets the evolving workforce needs of both businesses and workers. For more information, please visit *************