Job Description

NUS Office of Internal Audit (OIA) invites enthusiastic applicants (Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply) to join our team. 

OIA supports the Board of Trustees, Audit Committee and Management in ensuring the existence of an adequate system of risk management and internal control, adequate mechanisms to safeguard assets and compliance with regulations and policies. OIA carries out risk based, data-led and technology driven, covering Financial, Operational and IT domains. The team supports advisory, investigations and Management requests.

Reporting to the Lead Auditor in-charge, the successful applicant will assist in carrying out financial and operational audits.

Key responsibilities include conducting financial and operational audits, interviewing, reviewing documents, and preparing work papers. Analyzing evidence, documenting processes, identifying root causes and developing audit observations, and formulating practical recommendations to address the gaps are integral to this role. Additionally, the candidate would be tasked with communicating project results to the lead auditor in charge through both oral and written presentations. The candidate will be assigned to work collaboratively with various team members and gain exposure to a wide range of processes and units across the University.

This position offers excellent learning and development opportunities and on-the-job application of data analytics and leveraging on emerging technology, analytical and AI tools to improve audit coverage and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited University. Diploma holders with relevant years of experience will also be considered.
• Foundational knowledge or hands-on experience in data analysis or programming (e.g., R, Python, SQL, Excel, Tableau, Power BI, Power Apps, or similar tools). Comfortable with and open to experimentation with AI tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• A team player with the ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to overall team success.
• Exhibits a positive attitude and keen learner.
• Possess a passion for continuous professional development, with a willingness to pursue relevant certification, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)