Internal Auditor – APAC (Manufacturing)

About the role

Our client, a European manufacturing multinational with its regional headquarters in Singapore, is seeking an Internal Auditor to join its APAC team. The role covers multiple countries across APAC, offering exposure to diverse businesses, functions, processes and risk environments.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, structure and execute internal audits across functions, processes and countries in line with the Annual Audit Plan.
• Identify key business and operational risks, determine control requirements and develop audit scopes, models and test plans.
• Conduct detailed process walkthroughs and analyses to assess design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify control weaknesses, process gaps and risk areas, providing practical, commercially relevant recommendations.
• Prepare clear audit findings and present recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Work closely with business owners to monitor remediation actions and ensure effective implementation.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across assigned countries, acting as a trusted internal audit partner.
• Contribute to continuous enhancement of audit methodologies, tools and processes.
• Leverage data analytics and technology to identify trends, anomalies and potential risk areas.

Required profile

• Minimum 6 years of relevant internal audit experience.
• CIA or ACCA qualification preferred, with a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin required.
• Good understanding of IT systems, data analytics and technology‑enabled audit approaches.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills, able to engage senior management across countries.
• Analytical and commercially minded, with a desire to go beyond compliance.

Required skills

• Internal audit methodologies
• Risk assessment
• Internal control frameworks
• IT systems
• Data analytics
• Technology‑enabled audit approaches