Details

Location: Singapore
Coverage: Singapore, Malaysia & China
Reporting to: Vice President & Group Internal Audit Head

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Group Manager & Cluster Head, Internal Audit to lead and manage internal audit activities across multiple countries within the Group. This role plays a critical part in strengthening corporate governance, risk management, internal controls, and business process excellence across the organization.

You will drive a risk-based audit approach, partner closely with senior stakeholders, and lead a high-performing audit team while adding strategic value to the business.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning & Execution

• Support the Group Internal Audit Head in developing and executing a risk-based annual audit plan

• Identify and assess key risks at Group, country, and engagement levels

• Review and approve audit scopes, programs, and methodologies in line with international auditing standards

• Recommend updates to audit plans in response to emerging risks

Risk Management, Governance & Compliance

• Evaluate the effectiveness of risk management frameworks, internal controls, and governance structures

• Assess financial, operational, IT, fraud, and compliance risks

• Provide insights and recommendations to Senior Management and the Board on risk exposures and control gaps

• Support fraud risk assessments and investigations where required

Business Partnering & Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on process improvement, controls, and risk mitigation

• Provide advisory support for key initiatives such as M&A, system implementations, and major change programs

• Partner with leaders to develop KPIs and performance monitoring frameworks

People & Function Management

• Lead, coach, and develop the Internal Audit team across the cluster

• Allocate resources effectively to deliver audit engagements

• Conduct performance reviews and support continuous professional development

• Foster a collaborative, high-integrity, and learning-oriented team culture

Process Improvement & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to enhance business processes and operational efficiency

• Apply data analytics and audit technology (CAATs) to strengthen audit insights

• Evaluate the impact of technology, digitalization, and emerging risks on the business

• Drive continuous improvement in audit methodologies and practices

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related fields

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA (highly preferred)

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of audit-related experience

• At least 3 years in a managerial or project leadership role

• Experience in regional or multi-country audit environments is a strong advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of internal audit, risk management, governance, and internal controls

• Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills

• Strong leadership, coaching, and people management capability

• Familiarity with audit tools, data analytics, and IT risks

• High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Other

• Willingness to travel within the APAC region

Why Join Us

• Regional leadership role with high visibility and impact

• Opportunity to shape governance, risk, and audit practices across multiple countries

• Collaborative environment with strong senior stakeholder engagement

• Platform to drive process excellence and business value, beyond traditional audit