Global Head of Internal Audit & Governance, Singapore

Head of Internal Audit (Global Agribusiness & Trading)

Sector: SGX-Listed | Commodity Trading | FMCG Manufacturing

Job Summary:

In this pivotal leadership role, you will provide strategic oversight and independent assurance to the Board and Audit Committee of a premier SGX-listed global Food and Agribusiness group.

Unlike traditional audit roles, this position requires a deep \"boots-on-the-ground\" understanding of global supply chains, commodity trading volatility, and complex manufacturing operations. You will not just report on risks; you will be an architect of governance, helping the Group navigate geopolitical shifts and digital transformation.

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Risk & Governance Leadership

• Risk-Based Auditing: Architect and execute a dynamic audit plan that prioritizes high-impact operational, financial, and IT risks across the global enterprise.
• Process Optimization: Critically evaluate end-to-end business flows - from trading desks to factory floors - ensuring SOPs are not just compliant, but commercially pragmatic and resilient.
• Emerging Risk Detection: Identify and mitigate forward-looking threats, including commodity price swings, supply chain disruptions, and cybersecurity exposures.

2. Stakeholder & Board Advisory

• Executive Presence: Act as the primary consultant to the Audit Committee, delivering high-density, actionable insights on the Group's control maturity.
• High-Impact Reporting: Translate technical findings into concise executive narratives that drive decision-making at the Board level.

3. Operational Excellence & Investigations

• Commercial Insight: Oversee audits of trading logistics, procurement strategies, and hedging activities to seal control gaps.
• Integrity Oversight: Lead objective investigations into significant control breaches or systemic failures, ensuring swift remediation and accountability.

4. Innovation & Cultural Leadership

• Digital Audit: Modernize the function by integrating Data Analytics and automation to enhance testing depth and efficiency.
• Team Development: Lead and mentor a specialized audit team, promoting a \"speak-up\" culture and a proactive approach to risk across the Group.

Requirements:

Experience & Pedigree

• 8–10 years of leadership experience in Internal Audit, Risk, or Governance.
• Industry DNA: Direct experience in Commodity Trading, Agribusiness, or high-volume Manufacturing is essential. You must speak the language of trade flows and hedging.
• Technical Breadth: Proven track record in operational, financial, and technology audits.
• Academic: Degree in Accountancy, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Certification: CIA, CPA/CA, or CISA is highly preferred. ESG/Sustainability certifications are a distinct advantage.
• Global Mindset: Ability to travel regionally to manufacturing sites and global hubs to understand local operational realities.

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to lead the audit function of a stable, long-established SGX-listed giant. You will have the mandate to influence the risk culture of a global organization and the platform to work directly with top-tier executive leadership.