JOB PURPOSE

This position requires the incumbent to conduct or manage internal audits of Taylor's Education Group's operations and to perform special assignments as needed.

KEY RESULT AREAS / RESPONSIBILITIES

• To team lead or take charge of the audit assignment.

• To prepare an audit plan and organise the audit assigned.

• Develop audit programs and perform various audit checks and analyses in accordance with the audit programs.

• Participate in risk assessment activities to identify and evaluate areas of significant risk.

• To guide team members in the preparation of their respective audit areas and provide assistance and guidance during the conduct of the audit assignment.

• Develop, perform and review relevant data analytics on controls identified for testing.

• Prepare working papers that document audit procedures and techniques conducted, as well as the results of audit checks performed.

• Understand, analyse and document business operational systems/processes. Prepare and utilise audit-related exhibits, materials, communications, etc., as required.

• Analyse findings, determine possible causes and implications, formulate audit opinions/conclusions and develop recommendations.

• Conduct interviews and discussions with management to discuss audit findings and recommendations.

• To assist the Audit Manager/Assistant Audit Manager in audit finalisation, including the review of working papers of audit team members.

• Serve as a primary point of contact and collaborate with management to resolve complex audit issues.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement recommendations for findings identified during audits.

• Track the effective and timely closure of audit recommendations.

• Complete assigned projects in an organised and efficient manner on time and within budget.

• Maintain a high level of knowledge of current audit tools and techniques and provide innovative and creative ideas to formulate new/improved audit approaches, tools and techniques.

• Assist in facilitating development, implementation, and compliance with internal controls and education.

• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

MINIMUM ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Accounting/Finance/Data Analytics/Information Systems

• Pursuing or having professional certifications, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), is strongly preferred.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 3 years of internal/external auditing or related experience.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES)

• Good auditing skills and knowledge.

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

• Able to lead, monitor and guide team members to conduct audit assignments.

• Analytical and possesses good report writing skills.

• Proficient in audit software and data analytics tools

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work and interact well with all levels of staff.

• Dynamic, resourceful, result-oriented and full of initiative.

• Professional in executing duties.

Senior Executive - Group Internal Audit

Senior Executive, Internal Audit