Banking & Capital Markets Financial Services, Audit Manager, Singapore or China

The Company

Reach International is working with this global accountancy firm based in Singapore or China to appoint an External Audit Manager to sit within the Financial Services Group. The focus of this role will be Banking & Capital Markets.

The Role

You will manage a team of professionals to provide Audit & Assurance services to clients in the Banking & Capital Markets sector within Financial Services. You will be client facing and will meet with regularly with your clients to obtain business updates and to present audit findings.

You will be involved in a broad range of statutory audit assignments for the Banking & Capital Markets, Investment Management and/or Insurance clients. You may also be involved in selected advisory assignments providing advice on accounting for financial instruments, internal control & risk management reviews, financial due diligence and transaction support.

The Candidate

Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent5-7 years' experience of Auditing within a Big 4 firm2 years' experience of Auditing within the Banking sectorAdditional experience in financial control, risk management, product control or back office functions of a financial services institution would be advantageousExperience operating in a managerial capacityMandarin skills

For further information on this role or other offshore or international opportunities in general, please contact Lindsay Garman on +44 (0) 845 6435 085, +44 (0) 7787 171 564 or lindsaygarman@reachinternational.com

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IT Audit Manager (Applications & Infrastructure) - Investment Banking

Excellent IT Audit opportunity with a leading global banking organisation.
Outstanding career progression opportunities locally and worldwide.
30% international travel.

Our client is looking for an experienced investment banking IT Audit Manager based in Singapore. The bank's internal audit function provides reliable, valued assurance to the Board over the effectiveness of controls mitigating current and evolving risks and in so doing enhancing the controls culture within the Group. Internal Audit provides independent assurance to the Group CEO, Board Audit Committee and internal and external stakeholders.

The core responsibility of an IT Audit Manager within the bank is to plan and execute and manage IT audit assignments in accordance with the Group Audit Plan and relevant policies, procedures and quality standards. The IT Audit Manager is responsible for the quality of the audit work performed and the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit team.

Main duties:
Manage IT audit work to ensure that relevant IT risks and controls have been identified and appropriately assessed. Lead discussions with auditees and business leaders regarding audit observations.

IT Audit assignment planning
Risk and control identification
Performing and managing audit testing
Completing documentation of planning, testing and findings in audit toolkit
Fully supportive participation in enterprise-wide audits and audits of Board Governance Standards
Discussing audit findings and issues with auditees and team leader
Updating Head of Audit and audit team with progress and issues
Maintaining awareness of risk issues and changes across selected business units
Building relationships with auditees

Person requirements:
Can identify risks and controls and to develop an appropriate audit approach
Identify appropriate recommendations and deliverables and get buy in from the business
Produce clear succinct documentation linking transparently from risk to control testing
Adequately challenge and question the business
Can expresses technical information logically and concisely
Has practical experience of working in or auditing investment banking environment
Manage time, resource and budget effectively
Produce quality outputs in accordance with agreed audit deadlines
Build effective relationships with auditees
Effectively and appropriately manage workload, prioritising as appropriate
Work effectively in a team
Communicate clearly and efficiently across team

IT Specialist Skills:
Detailed technical knowledge of IT infrastructure and applications that support the bank's businesses and functions.
Detailed knowledge of current investment banking techniques, communications, security payments, change and project management.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward a copy of your full CV to Will Russell at Hays - will.russell@hays.com.sg - or call +65 6303 0150 for a confidential discussion.

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Internal Audit Manager - Insurance - Singapore

Our client is a leading player within the insurance sector and they are looking for a capable individual to provide independent audit assurance through delivery of a portfolio of audits as to the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment in Asia Pacific.

Responsibilities:
Provision of robust assurance and opinions
Stakeholder and relationship management with senior management within the region
Developing and monitoring detailed resource and task plans for individual audits
Delivery of audits of a complex nature where appropriate
Coordination of work with specialist teams, other group functions and the external auditor
Participating in business unit, region and global audits as required
Supporting the Heads in the development and delivery of the assurance opinion
Quality control for the portfolio of reviews they have been assigned
Managing timely production of high quality reports
Performance management for assigned members
Coaching and development of staff assigned to audits
Managing relationships with relevant senior External Audit resources
Deliver training to other IA staff members both locally and in Asia Pacific
Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel if required in Asia Pacific

Our ideal candidate should have the following:

Experience post professional qualification in appropriate business environment
Management of teams and performance management for staff
Experience of risk identification and defining practical solutions for management
Evidence of proven career track record (minimum eight years) and consistent record of achievement
Post degree accounting qualification (ACA, CPA. ACCA)
Certified Internal Auditor qualification preferred.

Interested candidates please submit your resume to Will Russell at will.russell@hays.com.sg or call +65 6303 0150 for a confidential discussion.

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IT Audit Manager (Applications & Infrastructure) - Investment Banking

Excellent IT Audit opportunity with a leading global banking organisation.
Outstanding career progression opportunities locally and worldwide.
30% international travel.

Our client is looking for an experienced investment banking IT Audit Manager based in Singapore. The bank's internal audit function provides reliable, valued assurance to the Board over the effectiveness of controls mitigating current and evolving risks and in so doing enhancing the controls culture within the Group. Internal Audit provides independent assurance to the Group CEO, Board Audit Committee and internal and external stakeholders.

The core responsibility of an IT Audit Manager within the bank is to plan and execute and manage IT audit assignments in accordance with the Group Audit Plan and relevant policies, procedures and quality standards. The IT Audit Manager is responsible for the quality of the audit work performed and the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit team.

Main duties:
Manage IT audit work to ensure that relevant IT risks and controls have been identified and appropriately assessed. Lead discussions with auditees and business leaders regarding audit observations.

IT Audit assignment planning
Risk and control identification
Performing and managing audit testing
Completing documentation of planning, testing and findings in audit toolkit
Fully supportive participation in enterprise-wide audits and audits of Board Governance Standards
Discussing audit findings and issues with auditees and team leader
Updating Head of Audit and audit team with progress and issues
Maintaining awareness of risk issues and changes across selected business units
Building relationships with auditees

Person requirements:
Can identify risks and controls and to develop an appropriate audit approach
Identify appropriate recommendations and deliverables and get buy in from the business
Produce clear succinct documentation linking transparently from risk to control testing
Adequately challenge and question the business
Can expresses technical information logically and concisely
Has practical experience of working in or auditing investment banking environment
Manage time, resource and budget effectively
Produce quality outputs in accordance with agreed audit deadlines
Build effective relationships with auditees
Effectively and appropriately manage workload, prioritising as appropriate
Work effectively in a team
Communicate clearly and efficiently across team

IT Specialist Skills:
Detailed technical knowledge of IT infrastructure and applications that support the bank's businesses and functions.
Detailed knowledge of current investment banking techniques, communications, security payments, change and project management.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward a copy of your full CV to Will Russell at Hays - will.russell@hays.com.sg - or call +65 6303 0150 for a confidential discussion.

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Banking & Capital Markets Financial Services, Audit Manager, Singapore or China

The Company

Reach International is working with this global accountancy firm based in Singapore or China to appoint an External Audit Manager to sit within the Financial Services Group. The focus of this role will be Banking & Capital Markets.

The Role

You will manage a team of professionals to provide Audit & Assurance services to clients in the Banking & Capital Markets sector within Financial Services. You will be client facing and will meet with regularly with your clients to obtain business updates and to present audit findings.

You will be involved in a broad range of statutory audit assignments for the Banking & Capital Markets, Investment Management and/or Insurance clients. You may also be involved in selected advisory assignments providing advice on accounting for financial instruments, internal control & risk management reviews, financial due diligence and transaction support.

The Candidate

Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent5-7 years' experience of Auditing within a Big 4 firm2 years' experience of Auditing within the Banking sectorAdditional experience in financial control, risk management, product control or back office functions of a financial services institution would be advantageousExperience operating in a managerial capacityMandarin skills

For further information on this role or other offshore or international opportunities in general, please contact Lindsay Garman on +44 (0) 845 6435 085, +44 (0) 7787 171 564 or lindsaygarman@reachinternational.com

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FS Audit Manager Required – Singapore

If you are currently working with a Big Four accountancy firm and looking to utilise and compound on your Financial Services Audit background  then this could be the opportunity for you!

With roles based Singapore and other Asian locations, and a career path that International experience will boost significantly – this is an exciting opportunity for you! 

Experience in Banking, Insurance or Funds is valuable. With a quick moving hiring process and interviews already underway – don’t delay – apply today! Please apply to rick@tonicir.com

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Internal Audit Manager - Insurance - Singapore

Our client is a leading player within the insurance sector and they are looking for a capable individual to provide independent audit assurance through delivery of a portfolio of audits as to the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment in Asia Pacific.

Responsibilities:
Provision of robust assurance and opinions
Stakeholder and relationship management with senior management within the region
Developing and monitoring detailed resource and task plans for individual audits
Delivery of audits of a complex nature where appropriate
Coordination of work with specialist teams, other group functions and the external auditor
Participating in business unit, region and global audits as required
Supporting the Heads in the development and delivery of the assurance opinion
Quality control for the portfolio of reviews they have been assigned
Managing timely production of high quality reports
Performance management for assigned members
Coaching and development of staff assigned to audits
Managing relationships with relevant senior External Audit resources
Deliver training to other IA staff members both locally and in Asia Pacific
Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel if required in Asia Pacific

Our ideal candidate should have the following:

Experience post professional qualification in appropriate business environment
Management of teams and performance management for staff
Experience of risk identification and defining practical solutions for management
Evidence of proven career track record (minimum eight years) and consistent record of achievement
Post degree accounting qualification (ACA, CPA. ACCA)
Certified Internal Auditor qualification preferred.

Interested candidates please submit your resume to Will Russell at will.russell@hays.com.sg or call +65 6303 0150 for a confidential discussion.

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Internal Audit Manager

Job Type Advisory, External Audit Manager, External Audit Senior Manager, Internal Audit Senior, Internal Audit Manager, Risk Management Sector Accountancy, Beverages / Tobacco, Consumer Goods / Services, Logistics & Transport, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality Apply now

Our client has a global reach within the logistics and outsourcing sectors providing value added expansion services to the Fortune 500.   Due to promotion into the business they are now seeking an Internal Audit Manager to be based in Singapore. Working at a corporate level you will have significant exposure to the Asia Pacific region providing a great opportunity to move into operations or other corporate functions after 3 years. Working as part of a highly motivated team you will apply a modern audit methodology approach in accordance with best practices. This is a regional role with high level exposure to senior management.   Strong SAP experience is a must as is the ability to travel up to 70- 80% of your time. Fluency in English and Mandarin essential.   The ideal candidate will have 7 years + relevant audit experience, ACA, CA or ACCA qualified with excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.   If you are interested in discussing this opportunity further please feel free to get in touch for a full job description and chat in confidence.   Due to a high volume of applications we may not be able to reply immediately and if you should you not hear from us in 2 weeks, unfortunately your application has not been successful this time.

McCann & Braham

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Internal Audit Manager

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Senior Audit Manager - Retail/Consumer Banking

Senior Internal Audit role with leading global banking organisation.
Working in the Consumer Banking space, supervising a small team.
Outstanding career development opportunities within audit and across the bank, both regionally and on a global basis.

Our client is a leading global banking organisation with a high-profile and operations throughout the region. They currently have a vacancy for an experienced, suitably qualified Internal Audit professional with a strong knowledge of the retail/consumer banking sector, to undertake a challenging, management level position.

Key Attributes
• Experienced audit manager from a similar banking organisation or the Big 4 with good understanding of the consumer banking business and retail products.
• Minimum 8 years of work experience.
• Ability to collect, objectively analyse and apply information in support of risk assessment, planning and execution of audit engagements.
• Demonstrate leadership ability and the ability to prioritise and manage work to ensure timely delivery of audit commitment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Willing to commit to 40% business travel.

If you would like to apply for this role please send your CV in Word format to will.russell@hays.com.sg or contact him on +65 6303 0150.

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Senior Audit Manager - Retail/Consumer Banking

Senior Internal Audit role with leading global banking organisation.
Working in the Consumer Banking space, supervising a small team.
Outstanding career development opportunities within audit and across the bank, both regionally and on a global basis.

Our client is a leading global banking organisation with a high-profile and operations throughout the region. They currently have a vacancy for an experienced, suitably qualified Internal Audit professional with a strong knowledge of the retail/consumer banking sector, to undertake a challenging, management level position.

Key Attributes
• Experienced audit manager from a similar banking organisation or the Big 4 with good understanding of the consumer banking business and retail products.
• Minimum 8 years of work experience.
• Ability to collect, objectively analyse and apply information in support of risk assessment, planning and execution of audit engagements.
• Demonstrate leadership ability and the ability to prioritise and manage work to ensure timely delivery of audit commitment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Willing to commit to 40% business travel.

If you would like to apply for this role please send your CV in Word format to will.russell@hays.com.sg or contact him on +65 6303 0150.

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IT Audit Manager (Applications & Infrastructure) - Investment Banking

Excellent IT Audit opportunity with a leading global banking organisation.
Outstanding career progression opportunities locally and worldwide.
30% international travel.

Our client is looking for an experienced investment banking IT Audit Manager based in Singapore. The bank's internal audit function provides reliable, valued assurance to the Board over the effectiveness of controls mitigating current and evolving risks and in so doing enhancing the controls culture within the Group. Internal Audit provides independent assurance to the Group CEO, Board Audit Committee and internal and external stakeholders.

The core responsibility of an IT Audit Manager within the bank is to plan and execute and manage IT audit assignments in accordance with the Group Audit Plan and relevant policies, procedures and quality standards. The IT Audit Manager is responsible for the quality of the audit work performed and the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit team.

Main duties:
Manage IT audit work to ensure that relevant IT risks and controls have been identified and appropriately assessed. Lead discussions with auditees and business leaders regarding audit observations.

IT Audit assignment planning
Risk and control identification
Performing and managing audit testing
Completing documentation of planning, testing and findings in audit toolkit
Fully supportive participation in enterprise-wide audits and audits of Board Governance Standards
Discussing audit findings and issues with auditees and team leader
Updating Head of Audit and audit team with progress and issues
Maintaining awareness of risk issues and changes across selected business units
Building relationships with auditees

Person requirements:
Can identify risks and controls and to develop an appropriate audit approach
Identify appropriate recommendations and deliverables and get buy in from the business
Produce clear succinct documentation linking transparently from risk to control testing
Adequately challenge and question the business
Can expresses technical information logically and concisely
Has practical experience of working in or auditing investment banking environment
Manage time, resource and budget effectively
Produce quality outputs in accordance with agreed audit deadlines
Build effective relationships with auditees
Effectively and appropriately manage workload, prioritising as appropriate
Work effectively in a team
Communicate clearly and efficiently across team

IT Specialist Skills:
Detailed technical knowledge of IT infrastructure and applications that support the bank's businesses and functions.
Detailed knowledge of current investment banking techniques, communications, security payments, change and project management.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward a copy of your full CV to Will Russell at Hays - will.russell@hays.com.sg - or call +65 6303 0150 for a confidential discussion.

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Internal Audit Manager

Job Type Advisory, External Audit Manager, External Audit Senior Manager, Internal Audit Senior, Internal Audit Manager, Risk Management Sector Accountancy, Beverages / Tobacco, Consumer Goods / Services, Logistics & Transport, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality Apply now

Our client has a global reach within the logistics and outsourcing sectors providing value added expansion services to the Fortune 500.   Due to promotion into the business they are now seeking an Internal Audit Manager to be based in Singapore. Working at a corporate level you will have significant exposure to the Asia Pacific region providing a great opportunity to move into operations or other corporate functions after 3 years. Working as part of a highly motivated team you will apply a modern audit methodology approach in accordance with best practices. This is a regional role with high level exposure to senior management.   Strong SAP experience is a must as is the ability to travel up to 70- 80% of your time. Fluency in English and Mandarin essential.   The ideal candidate will have 7 years + relevant audit experience, ACA, CA or ACCA qualified with excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.   If you are interested in discussing this opportunity further please feel free to get in touch for a full job description and chat in confidence.   Due to a high volume of applications we may not be able to reply immediately and if you should you not hear from us in 2 weeks, unfortunately your application has not been successful this time.

McCann & Braham

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IT Audit Manager (Applications & Infrastructure) - Investment Banking

Excellent IT Audit opportunity with a leading global banking organisation.
Outstanding career progression opportunities locally and worldwide.
30% international travel.

Our client is looking for an experienced investment banking IT Audit Manager based in Singapore. The bank's internal audit function provides reliable, valued assurance to the Board over the effectiveness of controls mitigating current and evolving risks and in so doing enhancing the controls culture within the Group. Internal Audit provides independent assurance to the Group CEO, Board Audit Committee and internal and external stakeholders.

The core responsibility of an IT Audit Manager within the bank is to plan and execute and manage IT audit assignments in accordance with the Group Audit Plan and relevant policies, procedures and quality standards. The IT Audit Manager is responsible for the quality of the audit work performed and the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit team.

Main duties:
Manage IT audit work to ensure that relevant IT risks and controls have been identified and appropriately assessed. Lead discussions with auditees and business leaders regarding audit observations.

IT Audit assignment planning
Risk and control identification
Performing and managing audit testing
Completing documentation of planning, testing and findings in audit toolkit
Fully supportive participation in enterprise-wide audits and audits of Board Governance Standards
Discussing audit findings and issues with auditees and team leader
Updating Head of Audit and audit team with progress and issues
Maintaining awareness of risk issues and changes across selected business units
Building relationships with auditees

Person requirements:
Can identify risks and controls and to develop an appropriate audit approach
Identify appropriate recommendations and deliverables and get buy in from the business
Produce clear succinct documentation linking transparently from risk to control testing
Adequately challenge and question the business
Can expresses technical information logically and concisely
Has practical experience of working in or auditing investment banking environment
Manage time, resource and budget effectively
Produce quality outputs in accordance with agreed audit deadlines
Build effective relationships with auditees
Effectively and appropriately manage workload, prioritising as appropriate
Work effectively in a team
Communicate clearly and efficiently across team

IT Specialist Skills:
Detailed technical knowledge of IT infrastructure and applications that support the bank's businesses and functions.
Detailed knowledge of current investment banking techniques, communications, security payments, change and project management.

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please forward a copy of your full CV to Will Russell at Hays Banking - will.russell@hays.com.sg - or call +65 6303 0151 for a confidential discussion.

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Internal Audit Manager - Broker - SINGAPORE

Location:  Singapore

Other Location:  Singapore

Salary:  SG$120,000

Sector:  Banks / Financial Institutions

Job Reference:  VAC-12836w

Recruiter Name:  Austin Andrew

Recruiter Type:  Consultancy

Date Posted:  06 December 2010

A global Interdealer Broker has instructed Austin Andrew to search for an Internal Audit Manager for their luxurious Singapore office. Reporting directly into the Head of Internal Audit this is a high-visibility role and the opportunity to join a growing and entrepreneurial firm.
This is an ambitious firm with offices throughout the world, there is a close-knit culture and a strong desire to grow the Asia-Pacific side of the business.
You will undertake audits throughout the business, covering Front Office Brokerage, Middle & Back Office, HR, Payroll, Compliance and IT. Using a risk-based approach, this is an end-to-end internal audit role. It will be your responsibility to identify internal control weaknesses and recommend enhancements, follow-up on management corrective actions and maintain audit work papers.

The ideal candidate will have extensive Internal Audit experience, ideally from a Brokerage or Capital Markets background, although candidates from a more generalist Financial Services background will be considered. Sound knowledge of various traded products (Commodities, Equities, Financial and Credit) will be highly advantageous. Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) experience is a plus. You will have an audit or accountancy qualification.

You must be comfortable with circa 50% travel across the Asia-Pacific region.

The role is paying up to SG$120,000 per annum. CVs and enquiries to James Willacy at Austin Andrew j.willacy@austinandrew.co.uk

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Internal Audit Manager - Investment Banking (VP)

Location:  Asia Pacific, Singapore

Other Location:  Singapore

Salary:  SGD $150,000 - 220,000

Sector:  Banks / Financial Institutions

Job Reference:  WR7944

Recruiter Name:  Hays - Asia

Recruiter Type:  Consultancy

Date Posted:  08 December 2010

Major international investment banking organisation.
VP-level role specialising in auditing the IB function.
Outstanding career opportunities on a global basis.

This role is with one of the world's leading banking organisations which has established a strong presence in the major emerging markets and in APAC and has a large hub in Singapore, where this role is based.

With a focus on the Investment Banking space, the successful candidate will conduct risk-based audits locally and regionally confirming that all audit work is appropriately risk assessed and aligned to the audit strategy. You will undertake audit assignments and review audit work completed by other team members and drafts audit reports for review by senior management, identifying and escalating issues and recommending audit ratings for approval by the Head of Audit. You will also present your key findings for agreement with client management and pursue appropriate management action plans.

We are seeking a specialist investment banking auditor with experience of a management role within a leading banking business. The individual will require a solid understanding of global markets products.

Our ideal candidate should have the following:
• At least 10 years of audit experience, of which 5+ years should be relevant financial services audit experience gained in a major investment bank.
• Experience in risk focused controls/systems based auditing techniques coupled with a good knowledge of Investment Banking products, systems and processes.

Travelling up to 35% of your time within the region is expected.

Should you wish to apply for this role then please send your CV, in Word format, to will.russell@hays.com.sg or call him on +65 6303 0151.

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