Senior Manager, Internal Audit

This role will be reporting directly to the Board Audit & Risk Management Committee (BARMC), this role is responsible for leading the team of internal auditors to:

• provide independent and objective assurance;
• enhance and protect organisational value by providing advice and insight; and
• conform with professional standards.

Main Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement approved internal audit plans aligned with business priorities, regulatory requirements and the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).
• Establish and maintain internal audit policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with Hong Leong Group policies, guidelines and practices.
• Assess the effectiveness of governance, ethical practices, and internal control frameworks, and provide recommendations to strengthen accountability and organizational integrity.
• Assess key business risks (eg. operational, projects, etc.) and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management practices in key areas like land acquisition and disposal, contractor management, etc.
• Recommend actions to strengthen governance frameworks and decision-making processes in alignment with Group policies and guidelines.
• Review and assess key processes and internal control systems (eg. finance, procurement, etc.), to evaluate their adequacy, effectiveness, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, and recommend improvements to strengthen internal controls and enhance business and operational processes.
• Assess IT governance, cybersecurity, and data privacy controls, identify control gaps and recommend improvements to strengthen information security and resilience.
• Act as a point-of-contact for whistle blowing and lead investigations into potential fraud, corruption, misconduct and wrongdoings.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of fraud risk management frameworks and internal controls, identify potential fraud vulnerabilities, and recommend measures to prevent, detect, and respond to fraud and misconduct.
• Report audit findings, risks, and recommendations to BARMC and senior management highlighting risks and improvement areas.
• Lead, coach and develop a cohesive team to implement the annual internal audit plan, by establishing clear goals and fostering a continuous improvement mindset.
• Undertake other responsibilities as and when assigned by BARMC and senior management.

Professional Qualification(s)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; or professional qualification (ACCA/ ICAEW/ CPA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent
• at least 15 years of experience in organizational governance, fraud investigation, risk management and internal control
• familiarity in the property development & investment is preferred
• at least 5 years in a Team Leader/ Senior Manager capacity managing a team

Skills/ Competencies:

• in-depth knowledge of internal audit standards and risk frameworks
• deep appreciation of property development lifecycle and project controls
• analytical skills
• communication and report-writing skills