Internal Audit Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and meticulous

Internal Audit Manager

to lead and execute our corporate internal audit engagement portfolio. In this role, you will evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of our internal controls, governance structures, and risk management processes. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership and the Audit Committee to deliver risk-based audit programs that strengthen operational resilience, financial integrity, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Strategy & Planning:
Develop and execute an agile, risk-based annual internal audit plan aligned with corporate strategic objectives and regulatory frameworks.

Audit Execution:
Lead end-to-end operational, financial, compliance, and IT process audits across business units.

Control Evaluation:
Assess internal control systems to identify vulnerabilities, control breakdowns, operational inefficiencies, and non-compliance with corporate policies and statutory requirements.

Reporting & Recommendations:
Prepare high-quality, objective internal audit reports containing pragmatic, value-added recommendations for executive management and the Audit Committee.

Follow-up & Monitoring:
Monitor and verify the timely implementation of management action plans addressing internal audit findings.

Risk Management & Advisory:
Serve as an internal consultant on control environments, enterprise risk management (ERM), anti-fraud initiatives, and regulatory governance.

Stakeholder Management:
Build constructive relationships with senior management, external auditors, regulatory inspectors, and cross-functional teams.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline from a recognized university.

Professional Certification:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is strongly preferred.

Work Experience:
Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in internal auditing, external auditing (Big 4 background preferred), or enterprise risk management.

Domain Knowledge:
Deep understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000), Singapore regulatory requirements, and financial reporting standards.

Data Analytics:
Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Power BI, Python/SQL) for data-driven auditing and continuous monitoring.

Soft Skills:
Exceptional analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities paired with strong business acumen. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to present findings to board-level leadership.

UQPAY Group is a Singapore-headquartered

global fintech group with businesses spanning comprehensive digital payments,

Payment Software-as-a-Service (Payment SaaS), and fintech venture investments.

As a leading provider of integrated digital

payment solutions, UQPAY offers one-stop, seamlessly integrated payment

services, including aggregated acquiring, virtual banking, and corporate card

issuance, and UQPAY's business networks cover over 200 regions and

countries.

Since its establishment in 2016, UQPAY has

been dedicated to continuous innovation in digital payment technologies and

compliant operations. The Group has accumulated dozens of intellectual property

rights and technology patents, and has obtained multiple financial and payment

licenses across Asia, North America, and Europe.

UQPAY is also a principal member of the

world’s three major card schemes — Visa, Mastercard, and UnionPay

International. Looking ahead, UQPAY will continue to expand its global

footprint and diversify its financial payment ecosystem. Driven by technological

innovation, the Group is committed to enhancing the security and efficiency of

payments, building a smarter, more open, and interconnected global payment era.