Internal Audit Associate (Senior / Associate)

About the role

Finalto, a global provider of liquidity provision and trading technology solutions, is looking for an Internal Audit Associate (Associate / Senior Associate) to set up and support its group-wide internal audit function across regulated entities. Reporting to senior management, you will independently plan and execute risk-based internal audits in Singapore, Australia, the British Virgin Islands and the UAE, assessing the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end internal, operational, financial, compliance and regulatory audits, from planning and risk assessment through fieldwork, reporting and issue follow-up.
• Deliver audits independently according to the approved audit plan, internal audit methodology, professional standards and agreed timelines.
• Run process walkthroughs, control testing, transaction sampling and data analysis to assess governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Prepare clear, accurate working papers and reports with practical recommendations, and monitor remediation of findings, escalating overdue or high-risk issues to Senior Management, the Audit Committee or the Board.
• Support periodic reporting to Senior Management, the Audit Committee and the Board on audit activities, findings, remediation and emerging risks.
• Assist with external audits, regulatory inspections, investigations and inquiries across the Group's jurisdictions.
• Build stakeholder relationships while maintaining independence, professional scepticism and confidentiality, and keep audit coverage aligned with regulatory developments.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Risk Management or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years' experience in Internal Audit, External Audit or Risk Assurance within financial services, with exposure to audit quality assurance and risk management frameworks; experience auditing brokerage, CFD/OTC derivatives, banks, capital markets or other regulated institutions is preferred.
• Experience with at least two of the following regulatory frameworks: MAS (Singapore), ASIC (Australia), BVI FSC (British Virgin Islands) and UAE.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, enterprise risk management, corporate governance and audit practices.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CA, CPA, CISA, CAMS or ACCA is preferred.
• Analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with attention to detail and professional scepticism.

What we offer

• Hybrid working model and flexible working arrangements.
• Medical and dental benefits covering you and eligible dependants.
• Company-subsidised ClassPass membership.
• Team engagement events, community perks and workplace amenities.