Internal Audit

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for independently planning, executing and reporting internal audit engagements across Holiday Tours & Travel (HTT) and related business activities. The incumbent will report directly to the President/EVP of HTT and maintain a temporary functional (dotted-line) reporting relationship with the Head of Group Internal Audit, Taylor’s Education Group (TEG), to ensure alignment with TEG's internal audit methodologies, standards, and quality assurance requirements. This is an individual contributor role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan for HTT in consultation with the President and aligned with TEG Group Internal Audit methodologies.
• Conduct end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, testing, reporting and follow-up reviews.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control processes.
• Identify operational, financial, compliance and fraud risks and recommend practical solutions to strengthen controls.
• Perform data analytics and exception testing to identify emerging risks, control weaknesses and business improvement opportunities.
• Prepare clear, concise and actionable audit reports for management and relevant stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary audit liaison to business leaders and process owners.
• Manage stakeholder relationships effectively and facilitate discussions to resolve audit findings and recommendations.
• Monitor management action plans and validate the timely implementation of agreed corrective actions.
• Conduct investigations, special reviews and ad-hoc assignments as directed by the President or Head of Group Internal Audit.
• Maintain audit documentation in accordance with TEG Group Internal Audit standards and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
• Support the continuous enhancement of HTT's governance, risk management and internal control environment.
• Stay abreast of emerging risks, industry developments and best practices within the travel and tourism industry.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, information systems, data analytics, or related discipline.
• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management or related assurance functions.
• Experience independently leading and delivering audit assignments.
• Experience engaging and influencing senior management and business stakeholders.
• Experience in the travel, tourism, hospitality, aviation or related service industries is preferred.
• Exposure to operational audits, process improvement reviews, investigations and data analytics will be an added advantage.