Business Risk (FS) Assistant Manager / Manager

Responsibilities 

Assistant Manager

• Conduct research on client background and key risks, including the applicable MAS regulations for financial institutions
• Manage and execute projects including:
  • Perform risk assessments on key business activities and determine the scope of review, in conjunction with the clients’ senior management
  • Plan the audit approach and prepare the audit work program. This includes determining the audit procedures and overseeing delivery of the audits from planning to completion. 
  • Perform review of team members’ work
  • Coordinate kick off meetings and other planning activities
  • Lead interviews/workshops with key stakeholders/senior management and test complex areas 
  • Facilitate and prepare written reports covering the audit findings (control issues/gaps) and propose corrective action plans. This includes obtaining agreed actions plans from management, organising closing meetings, wrapping up audit work files, and supporting in the closure of the engagement 
• Support the building and maintainance of relationships with clients and assist with business development
• Actively participate in issue discussions with clients' key stakeholders and seek to understand the broader impact of the issues/gaps identified in the audit reviews
• Assist in the development of clients’ portfolio by supporting business development, practice management and thought leaderships activities 

Manager 

• Lead and manage teams in project execution while ensuring high-quality execution, meeting client expectations and timeline, including:
  • Perform risk assessments on key business activities and determine the scope of review, in conjunction with the clients’ senior management  
  • Plan the engagement/audit approach, prepare the work program and oversee delivery of the engagement/audit from planning to completion, including review of team members’ work  
  • Actively participate in issue discussions with clients' key stakeholders and seek to understand the broader impact of the issues/gaps identified in the engagements/audit reviews  
  • Review and/or prepare the draft and final written reports covering the audit findings (control issues/gaps) and propose corrective action plans. This includes obtaining agreed actions plans from management  
  • Listen to client needs and apply collaborative critical thinking to solve complex client problems. Lead clients’ presentations with senior management.
  • Stay up-to-date on industry trends and regulatory changes to provide updates to clients, whenever required
• Coach, mentor, and train staff and assist in the management of the overall engagement including resource allocations, plans, budgets and schedules 
• Develop clients’ portfolio by supporting business development, practice management and thought leadership activities

Qualifications and requirements 

• Recognised Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting, Finance, Business or other related fields
• For the Assistant Manager role, at least 4 years of relevant experience gained in internal audit, or risk/compliance in a mid-tier or big public accounting firm
• For the Manager role, at least 6 years of relevant experience and with relevant professional experience gained in internal audit, or risk/compliance in commercial or in a big public accounting firm
• Professional qualification (CPA, CA, CIA) is highly preferred
• Demonstrated good industry knowledge in financial services/banking, oil and gas, and others
• Proven knowledge of internal audit standards (IIA) and a good understanding of processes, risks, and controls
• Knowledge of data analytical tools, IT in general, and application controls is desirable
• Flexible mindset, with a creative approach and ability to think out-of-the-box
• Process-minded, organised, with an eye for detail and excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work independently, be highly motivated and a team player
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in English, Mandarin, both oral and written
• Excellent client management and communications skills
• Experience working under high pressure and in a fast-paced environment

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please complete the Job Application Form and indicate 156 in the Job ID field. An email will be sent to you within 10-15 minutes for you to submit your CV/resume.