Senior Executive Internal Auditor – Southeast Asia & Oceania

About the role

Our client, a multinational organization in the maritime sector, is seeking a Senior Executive Internal Auditor to join its Singapore team. The role will support audit activities across Southeast Asia, West Asia and Oceania, providing exposure to diverse businesses and senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute internal audits for entities in Southeast Asia, West Asia and Oceania.
• Conduct risk assessments, develop risk hypotheses and support audit planning through data analysis.
• Identify control gaps, prepare fact‑based audit observations and practical recommendations.
• Present audit findings and reports to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Perform follow‑up reviews to ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain audit workpapers and documentation in line with internal audit methodology and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement of audit programmes, methodologies, processes and data‑analytics capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and data analytics to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.
• Provide advisory support on internal controls, governance initiatives and SOX‑related matters where required.
• Collaborate with regional and headquarters stakeholders to strengthen risk management, governance and internal controls.

Required profile

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• 4–6 years of experience in internal audit, external audit or accounting, preferably within an MNC environment.
• Strong experience in risk assessment and end‑to‑end audit execution.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong report‑writing capabilities with clear and concise communication of audit findings.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and a proven track record of delivering quality work.
• Willingness to travel approximately 1–2 weeks per month across the covered regions.

Required skills