Internal Audit Senior Manager

About the role

Wise is looking for an Internal Audit Senior Manager to join its growing APAC Internal Audit team. The role oversees and supports the delivery of internal audits within the APAC portfolio, collaborates with partnering firms, and makes recommendations to improve governance, risk management and internal controls. It is based in Singapore, with travel as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation and operation of the internal audit assurance framework, including continuous monitoring and automated audit routines.
• Help develop the annual audit plan, including the audit universe, risk assessment and budgeting processes.
• Deliver audits according to the audit plan to ensure timely and relevant outcomes.
• Plan, assign and supervise the team's operational activities and complete your own tasks.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and measure the effectiveness of improvements.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Required profile

• Proven experience in internal/external audit, risk, control or assurance, preferably in technology, fintech or financial services.
• Experience overseeing planning, staffing, delivery and reporting of multiple audit engagements.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of complex new areas and hold teams accountable for deadlines.
• Experience in regulated environments, preferably with APAC regulatory exposure; board and/or risk committee reporting experience is a plus.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIA, CISA or CAMS is optional.

Required skills

• Subject matter expertise in areas such as financial crime, risk and regulatory compliance, capital markets, safeguarding, outsourcing, operations, finance/regulatory reporting and technology is preferred.
• Strong coordination and communication skills, with attention to detail.