Total 2 internal auditor job vacancies in Accounting / Auditing category in d03 queenstown tiong bahru

About the Role

Responsible for conducting field audits at sites, investigating issues, and reporting to HQ. Duties include evaluating compliance with company policies and contracts, investigating discrepancies, creating documentation of violations as well as providing recommendations for improvements for action by management.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide onsite supervision/guidance during audit fieldwork.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls at sites in the following areas and make appropriate recommendations to improve controls and reduce risks in these areas:

1. Integrity of stock management.
2. Internal controls in company assets e.g., sales management tools, including their physical security.
3. Adequacy of protection for confidential sensitive data.
4. Monitoring of Sales Reps’ usage of sales management tool.
5. Observance of Steps of Calls during selling process
6. Effectiveness of POSM usage (right place right positions)
7. Effectiveness of product distribution and route coverage vs plans
8. Propriety of Trade Program implementation and claims
9. Effectiveness of usage of merchandise items
10. Integrity of credit to wholesalers, timeliness of collections

• Prepare clear and concise reports on observation and recommendations for reporting to HQ.
• Follow-up on corrective actions taken to address the inefficiencies and prepare summary status reports.
• Continuous assist in driving of process improvements and champion best practices
• Any other ad-hoc task as and when needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy/Finance.
• Field audit experience with FMCG company would be an advantage.
• Total of 8 years working experiences with minimum 3 years of relevant experience in external / internal audit, preferably with background in Sales and Marketing Distributor Channel Operation
• Dynamic personality and possesses sharp analytical skills.
• Able to work independently and travel extensively within the country.
• Good computer skills especially on MS Office.
• A good command of English.
• 5 working days per week
• Remuneration commensurate with relevant working experience and job knowledge
• Leave, medical and dental benefits

Responsibilities:

• Gather and analyse data and information required for the planning of each audit assignment based on the approved Annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Assist in the design of audit program (including audit procedures and audit tests) of each audit assignment.
• Perform internal audit work (including follow-up of past audit issues) and gather evidence in accordance with the approved audit program.
• Design and apply data analytics techniques (using Excel, ACL, Tableau) in audit assignments.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of business processes and related risk management, internal controls and governance process, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Company’s policies and procedures.
• Identify corporate governance, internal controls and business process improvement issues for initial discussion with appropriate process owners and management personnel.
• Document accurate audit work performed and audit result in a clear and organised manner, supported by audit evidence for review by Team leader. Resolve review notes and apply learning to future assignments.
• Identify, develop and draft comprehensive audit observations (including root causes and risks) on weaknesses in control environment, and make value-added recommendations for process improvements.
• At the end of fieldwork review, assists Team Leader in conducting closing meetings to communicate draft audit findings to management.
• Assist Team Leader in finalizing the audit findings, recommendations, and reports, and collate management responses and action plans to mitigate risk.
• For senior associate, assist Team Leader and/or Internal Audit Director to manage end-to-end audit cycle for the audit engagement assigned.
• Track issues identified by Internal Audit and external auditors, and monitor implementation progress of management action plans. Conduct validation review on management remediation actions to address control deficiencies.
• Assist in developing Annual Internal Audit Plan using a risk-based approach.
• Assist in the preparation of deliverables such as audit reports and presentation materials to Management and Audit Committee
• Ensure assigned projects are completed in a timely manner and within the project budget allocated.
• Perform ad hoc tasks and special projects/reviews as assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent from a recognised university or relevant professional qualification (e.g. CA, ACCA). Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA and/or CFE would be an advantage. Candidates with Engineering/Quantity Surveying/Building Management university degree or professional qualification will also be considered.
• Relevant experience in internal or external audit of at least 1 year (or at least 3 years internal or external audit experience for Senior Internal Audit Executive with solid understanding of internal controls and corporate governance.) Experience in construction or engineering services industry preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel and Powerpoint). Knowledge in tableau or other data analytics tools (e.g. ACL, IDEA, Power BI, etc) will be an advantage.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills with ability to interact effectively with multi-disciplinary colleagues at all levels
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with high attention to details.
• Ability to exercise objective judgement with strong logical and critical thinking skills.
• Self-motivated team player with continuous learning attitude, sharing knowledge and ideas within Internal Audit.
• Positive work attitude, with high level of commitment and initiative.
• Good verbal and written business communications with strong report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
• Proactive and adaptable to changing priorities and different challenges
• Ability to maintain and ensure confidentiality
• Maintain high level of integrity and professional standards