Audit Manager

About the Role • Develop and implement the annual risk-based internal audit plan for approval by the Audit Committee. • Lead and manage internal audit assignments, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up activities. • Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and governance frameworks. • Review audit work performed and provide guidance to audit team members to ensure audits are completed in accordance with professional standards and established methodologies. • Oversee audit procedures, testing, interviews, and investigations to validate compliance and operational effectiveness. • Analyze audit findings, identify root causes, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen controls, improve processes, and mitigate risks. • Monitor and follow up on audit observations to ensure timely implementation and closure of agreed corrective actions. • Prepare and present comprehensive audit reports and management summaries to senior management and the Audit Committee. • Ensure compliance with the Town Councils Act, Town Councils Financial Rules, government regulations, corporate governance requirements, and other applicable statutory requirements. • Provide advisory support to Management on internal control, risk management, governance, and compliance-related matters. • Coordinate and liaise with external auditors, regulators, and government agencies during audits, inspections, and reviews. • Support year-end financial audits by facilitating information requests, coordinating audit schedules, and monitoring audit outcomes. • Review and enhance internal audit methodologies, policies, procedures, and quality assurance standards. • Identify emerging risks and recommend appropriate controls to address operational, financial, compliance, and strategic risks. • Facilitate and support Audit Committee meetings, including preparation of audit papers, reports, presentations, and follow-up actions. • Lead, mentor, and develop audit staff to strengthen team capabilities and professional competency. About You • Degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business, Auditing, or a related discipline. • Professional certification such as CIA, CA Singapore, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent preferred. • Minimum 2-5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance, or governance functions. • Familiarity with the Town Councils Act, Town Councils Financial Rules, public sector governance, or statutory board regulations will be advantageous. • Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing, internal controls, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance Why join Cushman & Wakefield? As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from; • Being part of a growing global company; • Career development and a promote from within culture; • An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment. We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program. We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong. That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status. We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.