We are seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to lead an established internal audit function within a diversified real estate-related environment.
Reporting directly to the Board Audit & Risk Management Committee (BARMC), this role is responsible for providing independent assurance over governance, risk management, internal controls, investigations, compliance, and operational effectiveness across the organization.
This role ensures that the organization's operations, financial reporting, project management, and compliance processes are efficient, compliant and aligned with strategic objectives.
Key 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 the 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 (e.g. 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 (e.g. 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 whistleblowing 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.
- 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.
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- CIA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
- Minimum 15 years of internal audit, assurance, investigations, or risk management experience.
- At least 5 years in a Team Leader/Manager or equivalent leadership capacity.
- Strong understanding of governance, risk management/frameworks, internal controls, and audit methodologies.
- Experience within property development, construction, real estate, or project-driven environments is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of the property development lifecycle and project controls.
- Strong stakeholder management, report-writing, and presentation skills.
Why Consider This Role
- Direct engagement with the Board Audit & Risk Management Committee.
- Broad exposure across governance, risk, investigations, internal controls, compliance and business operations.
- Opportunity to influence organizational integrity, risk governance, and control effectiveness.
- Leadership responsibility within an established internal audit function.
