Job Description
Join Wise Payments as an Internal Audit Senior Specialist in our dynamic APAC Internal Audit team, based in Singapore. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing global fintech that is transforming how money moves around the world. You will play a key role in strengthening our internal control environment, ensuring compliance, and driving operational excellence across the region. As part of a collaborative and innovative team, you will have the chance to make a tangible impact on our risk management framework while developing your career in a supportive, high-performance culture.
In this role, you will be responsible for planning and executing audit engagements, identifying process improvements, and partnering with stakeholders to mitigate risks. You will leverage your expertise in internal audit methodologies and data analytics to provide insightful recommendations that enhance governance and control processes. We are looking for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about adding value through rigorous assurance activities.
At Wise, we value diversity, transparency, and a customer-first mindset. If you are ready to take your internal audit career to the next level in a truly international setting, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute risk-based internal audit engagements in accordance with the annual audit plan and professional standards.
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial, operational, and compliance processes.
- Identify control weaknesses and process inefficiencies, and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
- Partner with business stakeholders to understand key risks and ensure timely remediation of audit findings.
- Prepare clear, concise audit reports and present findings to management and audit committees.
- Support the development of the APAC internal audit strategy and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Leverage data analytics tools to enhance audit coverage and efficiency.
- Stay current with regulatory developments and industry best practices related to internal audit and risk management in fintech.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent is strongly preferred.
- Minimum 4–6 years of relevant internal audit experience, preferably in financial services, fintech, or a multinational environment.
- Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, risk assessment methodologies, and control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, SQL, or advanced Excel) is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; ability to articulate complex issues clearly.
- Demonstrated analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting.
- Experience working in a regional or global role, with exposure to APAC markets, is advantageous.