Executive Manager (Internal Audit Division)

[What the role is]

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is seeking an experienced audit professional to join the Internal Audit Division (IAD) as an Executive Manager. NEA sits at the heart of Singapore's environmental sustainability agenda, and the Internal Audit Division plays a meaningful role in safeguarding the systems and processes that underpin this mission. As part of the team, you will work on audit engagements with real consequence, covering issues central to Singapore's clean and green future while having genuine opportunities to grow professionally, innovate, and develop expertise in data-driven audit practices. This is a role where your work contributes to outcomes that matter well beyond the balance sheet.

[What you will be working on]

Reporting to the Senior Assistant Director, your key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and executing financial, compliance, and sustainability audits across NEA, from risk assessment through to follow-up on recommended action plans.
• Independently managing smaller and mid-complexity audit engagements, including identifying risks and control gaps across a wide range of business processes.
• Assisting with management of outsourced internal audit services.
• Supporting ad-hoc investigations or projects, and Audit Committee meetings
• Applying data analytics, business intelligence tools, and visualisation techniques to strengthen audit insights, with an awareness of emerging technologies and trends in the field.

[What we are looking for]

The job might be for you if you possess the following qualities:

• Professional Qualifications in Accountancy or a related field, with at least six years of internal and/or external audit experience.
• A strong foundation in governance, risk, and controls.
• Professional certifications such as CA (Singapore) or CIA are advantageous. Experience in IT audits or control self-assessment would also be a plus.
• Strong communication and report writing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• A critical and independent mindset
• Ability to collaborate and contribute as part of a team

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.