Senior Regional Internal Auditor

About the role

Aboitiz Foods is hiring a Senior Internal Auditor in Singapore to support its regional audit function across Singapore, Malaysia, and China. This position is suited to someone who enjoys working in a cross-border environment and can contribute to strengthening controls, improving operations, and adding value to the business.

The role centers on building the audit plan, setting the scope of work, and preparing audit programs. You will carry out audit testing, document results, identify issues, and provide practical recommendations that support better governance and operational performance. The job also involves working closely with senior stakeholders across the APAC region and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

Key responsibilities

• Run and support internal audits for entities in Malaysia, Singapore, and China, reporting to the Group Internal Audit Manager.
• Perform walkthroughs to understand processes, evaluate risk exposure, spot control weaknesses, and identify areas for improvement.
• Using the Group Internal Audit Methodology, create and carry out testing plans to assess whether controls are designed well and operating effectively.
• Carry out remediation testing or follow-up reviews to confirm that corrective actions are implemented and control issues are resolved.
• Maintain audit working papers, test results, and findings in a complete, accurate, secure, and organized manner.
• Draft clear, objective, concise, and timely audit reports, then communicate outcomes to the relevant stakeholders after review and approval.
• Set up and maintain tracking mechanisms to monitor how management responds to audit findings.
• Follow up to ensure management actions have been executed effectively or that management has formally accepted the associated risk.
• Support internal audit projects across the Food Group as needed.
• Participate in special investigations when required and report findings to the Audit Committee with strict confidentiality.
• Coordinate with outsourced and co-sourced partners when assignments need external support.
• Plan work effectively across multiple office locations and time zones, including frequent travel, to achieve strong output.

Requirements

• Must have the legal right to work in Singapore.
• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, or a related discipline is required.
• Professional credentials such as CPA, CIA, CFE, or CISA are strongly preferred.
• At least 3 to 4 years of internal audit experience, ideally gained in management consulting or a professional services setting.
• Exposure to manufacturing or similar industries will be considered an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of accounting concepts, IT systems, and applicable local regulations.
• Strong communication skills, high integrity, and the ability to handle several stakeholders and tight timelines.
• Willing and able to travel within the APAC region for work.

Why join us

• Work across multiple countries and gain broad regional exposure.
• Take part in audit projects that can help accelerate your career growth.
• Join a culture that values integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Receive a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with professional development opportunities.
• Enjoy flexibility that supports balance between work and personal commitments.

Additional information

This is a regional role based in Singapore with frequent travel as part of the job. The position involves working across different time zones and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The opportunity is intended for professionals who are detail-oriented, strategic, and comfortable operating in a confidential and high-accountability environment.

Application note

Candidates who are passionate about internal audit and want to contribute meaningfully to a growing organization are encouraged to be considered for this opportunity.