Manager (Group Internal Audit)

Manager, Group Internal Audit

The Group Internal Audit (GIA) Department provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve PSA's operations. Through a systematic, disciplined and risk-based approach, GIA evaluates and enhances the effectiveness of the Group's risk management, internal control and governance processes.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced audit professional to join our team as a Manager, Group Internal Audit. This role offers the opportunity to work across PSA's global operations, partnering with business and functional leaders to strengthen governance, mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Audit and Assurance

• Lead and manage risk-based audits and reviews across PSA Group entities in accordance with the annual audit plan approved by the Audit Committee.
• Plan, supervise and review audit engagements to ensure timely delivery and compliance with professional standards.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks across operational, financial and strategic processes.
• Identify key risks, control gaps and improvement opportunities, and provide practical recommendations to enhance business performance and strengthen controls.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders and communicate audit observations and recommendations to management in a clear and constructive manner.
• Lead and develop audit team members through coaching, guidance and performance oversight.

Data Analytics and Digital Audit

• Leverage data analytics, automation and technology-enabled audit techniques to enhance audit effectiveness, efficiency and coverage.
• Utilise audit management and analytics tools to identify trends, anomalies and risk indicators.
• Support the adoption of continuous auditing, continuous monitoring and innovative audit methodologies within the Internal Audit function.

Advisory and Special Reviews

• Participate in and lead advisory engagements, including post-investment reviews, governance reviews, process improvement initiatives, digital transformation projects and control self-assessments.
• Conduct investigations, special reviews and fact-finding assignments as required by Management or the Audit Committee.
• Support business units in strengthening governance, risk management and control processes.

Internal Audit Transformation

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Internal Audit function through the adoption of best practices, emerging technologies and innovative audit approaches.
• Contribute to the enhancement of audit methodologies, tools, knowledge-sharing and capability-building initiatives.

Travel

• Overseas travel may be required to support audit assignments across PSA's global operations.

Requirements

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher qualification from a recognised university, preferably in Accountancy, Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, ACCA or equivalent would be an advantage.

Experience

• At least 8-10 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management or related functions, preferably within a multinational organisation.
• Proven experience in leading and managing end-to-end audit engagements.
• Experience in applying data analytics, process improvement, automation and digitalisation initiatives to enhance business and audit processes.
• Exposure to audits covering sustainability/ESG reporting, data privacy, cybersecurity, sanctions compliance, fraud risk management, artificial intelligence governance and other emerging risk areas.
• Knowledge of Oracle ERP/Oracle Cloud systems, including key business processes, system controls and reporting capabilities, would be an added advantage.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation, maritime or related industries would be advantageous.

Leadership and Communication

• Strong leadership, project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across different levels of the organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to synthesise complex information and communicate findings and recommendations clearly and effectively.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Microsoft Copilot.
• Experience with audit management and analytics platforms such as HighBond, ACL, IDEA or equivalent tools.
• Knowledge of data analytics, scripting or programming tools such as Python, R, SQL or similar technologies.
• Experience in business intelligence and visualisation tools such as Power BI, QlikView, Tableau or equivalent platforms.
• Familiarity with automation technologies, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Natural Language Processing (NLP) and other emerging technologies.
• Ability to analyse large volumes of data and develop meaningful insights through dashboards and management reporting.

Language Skills

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in Mandarin would be advantageous to support audit assignments involving Chinese-speaking stakeholders and operations in China.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, resourceful and results-oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses a strong governance, risk and control mindset.
• Able to balance attention to detail while maintaining a strategic and enterprise-wide perspective.
• Adaptable and keen to embrace emerging technologies and evolving business risks.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
• Resilient and able to perform effectively under tight deadlines and competing priorities.