Title:  Assistant Manager - Internal ISO Audit & Compliance (Marine)

Overall Purpose of Job:

To lead and execute risk-based internal audit engagements, provide independent assurance on governance, risk management, and internal control effectiveness, drive compliance and improvements across business processes. The role includes engaging internal stakeholders to conduct audits, enhancing audit methodologies, and supporting organisational compliance and governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Internal Audits: Lead and execute internal audit assignments in accordance with the annual audit plan.
2. Develop Annual Plan for Internal Audits: Develop detailed annual internal audit programs using a risk-based approach; present plan to management and internal departments to gain buy-in and management approval.
3. Assessment for Compliance: Evaluate internal control adequacy and effectiveness across financial, operational, and compliance areas against ISO standards and other industry benchmarks, and against established company Standard Operating Procedures.
4. Management Reporting and Follow-up : Prepare high-quality audit reports with insights, findings, and practical recommendations. Present audit findings to management and support remediation planning.
5. Remediation Monitoring: Monitor status of audit issues and validate closure of action plans. Provide updates to management on the status of remediation plans.
6. Support of External Audits: Plan, coordinate and facilitate audits by external parties, including Corporate Internal Audits, ISO Certification Audits.
7. Support of Internal Investigation: Coordinate and plan for internal investigations initiated by management for serious accidents and incidents.
8. Continuous Improvements: Enhance audit tools, templates, and methodologies, including the use of digitalization and AI for improved consistency and efficiency.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of internal auditing standards (IIA Standards) and best practices.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Proficiency in data analytics tools for audit testing and insights (e.g., Excel, Power BI).
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data to identify control gaps and process risks.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or related fields, with at least 2 years in a supervisory and/or leadership capacity.
• Degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Business, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CFE are strongly preferred

Other Information:
 

• Location: Benoi Road (Island-wide transport provided)
• 5 days work week
• Working Hours: 7.25am-5pm