Senior Specialist (Internal Audit) - 12 Months Contract

About the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled Internal Audit specialist to further enhance FairPrice Group's assurance and advisory capabilities in support of evolving, technology-enabled business areas.

This is an individual contributor role within Group Internal Audit. The role will be responsible for delivering high-quality internal audit work across assigned areas, while proactively supporting risk identification and audit focus in line with business developments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Audit Planning, Execution & Reporting

• Carry the auditor-in-charge portfolio for assigned internal audit engagements.
• Plan, scope, execute, and document internal audit engagements in accordance with approved audit plans, methodologies, and Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Identify and assess key risks and controls across end-to-end business processes, focusing particularly on areas where business models, revenue streams, or operating practices are evolving.
• Prepare clear, factual audit observations and practical recommendations, and support audit reporting and follow-up activities.

2. Advisory & Risk-Based Reviews

• Support advisory reviews relating to new initiatives, system enhancements, and changes to business models.
• Proactively identify emerging risks and engage relevant stakeholders to assess risk implications and determine appropriate audit or advisory focus areas.

3. Enterprise & Integrated Audits

• Perform audits across core enterprise processes, including those supported by SAP.
• Contribute to audits across different business units and functions as part of a diversified audit portfolio.
• Collaborate with other internal auditors to deliver integrated and consistent audit outcomes across related processes.

4. Collaboration & Capability Sharing

• Share insights, practical experience, and relevant leading practices with team members to support collective capability development.
• Collaborate with peers and relevant departments to strengthen audit approaches, investigative techniques, and audit execution consistency.
• Promote and apply data-driven audit approaches by leveraging data, analytics, and available tools to enhance the effectiveness of audit and investigation where appropriate.

Requirements

• 7 to 9 years of relevant internal audit experience.
• Professional qualification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders as a strategic advisor across various functions and seniority levels.
• Experience in auditing retail or food services business and technology-enabled business models is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP is preferred.
• Experience in applying data analytics and/or AI tools in audit.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, governance, and risk management frameworks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate issues clearly, concisely, and professionally.