Internal Audit Manager (real estate fund management)

The Company

Ourclient is a licensed real estate fund management company in Singapore, managingprivate real estate funds with cross-border exposure. The firm is part of agroup with offices in Singapore, Korea and Australia, and maintains investmentsand operating structures across Asia Pacific markets.

This is a newly created position to be reporting to the Audit Committee and to establish and execute a risk-based internal audit framework for the fund management business. The role covers governance, regulatory compliance, risk management and internal controls across Singapore, Korea and Australia.

The Role

This is a hands-on, sole-contributor role suited to a candidate with at least 10 years of relevant experience and direct exposure to audit, risk or compliance reviews within regulated financial institutions. Experience in fund or assetmanagement is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

Internal audit and risk framework

• Develop and maintain a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with the firm’s activities, fund structures and regulatory obligations.
• Conduct audits covering fund management operations, governance, regulatory compliance, financial controls, valuation processes, outsourcing arrangements and operational risk.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls and recommend practical improvements.

Regulatory and governance reviews

• Review compliance with applicable Singapore regulatory requirements, including MAS licensing conditions and relevant guidelines.
• Assess governance arrangements, escalation processes, segregation of duties, and oversight by senior management and the board.
• Support regulatory inspections and responses to audit-related regulatory queries, where required.

Audit execution and reporting

• Prepare clear audit reports with risk-focused findings and practical recommendations for management and the board.
• Track remediation actions and follow up to ensure findings are addressed on time.
• Maintain audit plans, working papers and supporting documentation in line with professional standards.

External and regional coordination

• Work with external audit providers to review audit scope, approach and deliverables, with a view to carrying out the work in-house for the Singapore operations over time.
• Coordinate regional audit activities involving Australia and Korea, including remote reviews and engagement with local advisers where appropriate.

Stakeholder engagement

• Work with senior management and the compliance, finance, operations and investment teams to understand business processes andemerging risks.
• Provide constructive challenge while taking apractical, business-oriented approach.

Your Profile

• At least 10 years of relevant experience ininternal audit, risk, compliance or external audit within financial services, preferably in fund or asset management.
• Experience reviewing real estate funds, REIT managers, private funds or asset managers is strongly preferred.
• Experience with MAS-regulated entities and a sound understanding of Singapore’s regulatory environment.
• Ability to establish an audit framework independently and personally carry out detailed reviews, testing and documentation.
• Confidence and credibility when engaging senior management and the Audit Committee, with the judgement to communicate sensitive findings clearly and tactfully.
• An independent mindset and the ability to provide constructive challenge while building effective working relationships.
• A self-directed, adaptable approach and willingnessto handle both audit planning and day-to-day execution.
• Experience coordinating cross-border reviews or working with regional stakeholders. Exposure to Australia or Korea is an advantage.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as CIA, CPA, CA or ACCA are preferred.