Description:
This course will be conducted virtually over two days, on Mon, 17 Aug and Tue, 18 Aug 2026, from 1.00pm to 4.30pm (Singapore time) per day.
CPE Hours: 8
This one-day course equips Internal Audit Managers with the insight and tools to lead with confidence, purpose, and impact. It focuses on the three essential dimensions of leadership in internal audit: leading oneself, leading the team, and leading the organisation. Through interactive discussion, reflection, and case-based exercises, participants will develop the self-awareness, team leadership, and strategic influence required to elevate internal audit’s contribution and credibility across the organisation.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Recognise how leadership differs from management and why it matters in internal audit.
- Build self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience to lead authentically.
- Lead and develop a cohesive internal audit team that performs effectively and supports each other’s growth.
- Strengthen influence and engagement with senior stakeholders across the organisation.
- Develop a tactical leadership plan that integrates personal, team, and organisational priorities.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Internal audit managers.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Understand Microsoft Copilot’s AI-driven capabilities and their application in internal audit.
- Identify and apply Copilot functions within Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook to automate repetitive audit tasks.
- Enhance audit planning and documentation with data-driven insights from Copilot.
- Use MS Copilot to design, streamline, and conduct audit interviews and control tests.
- Improve audit risk assessment by leveraging Copilot’s analytical capabilities.
- Design and review audit reports with Copilot to ensure clarity, accuracy, and speed.
- Foster collaboration within audit teams using AI-powered features in MS Office.
COURSE TOPICS
Session 1: Introduction – The Leadership Challenge In Internal Audit
- What does leadership mean for Internal Audit Managers?
- The shift from technical expert to people leader and influencer
- The three dimensions of leadership: self, team, and organisation
- Discussion: identifying your leadership challenges and aspirations
Session 2: Leading Oneself – Building Awareness, Purpose, And Presence
- Self-leadership as the foundation for leading others
- Understanding personal values, strengths, and blind spots
- Emotional intelligence and self-regulation under pressure
- Cultivating resilience, balance, and confidence in leadership roles
- Reflection exercise: defining your personal leadership compass
Session 3: Leading The Team – Building Engagement And Performance
- Creating a shared purpose and identity for the internal audit team
- Motivating and empowering team members through trust and clarity
- Giving and receiving feedback effectively
- Fostering psychological safety and a culture of learning
- Group activity: diagnosing team dynamics and identifying levers for improvement
Session 4: Leading The Organisation – Influence, Communication, And Strategic Impact
- The Internal Audit Manager as ambassador and bridge-builder
- Leading through influence: engaging senior management and the board
- Communicating insights with impact — from assurance to advice
- Managing upwards and across: credibility, diplomacy, and timing
- Case discussion: positioning internal audit as a strategic contributor
Session 5: Integrating The Three Dimensions – Your Leadership Plan
- Connecting self, team, and organisational leadership
- Defining priorities for personal and professional growth
- Find solutions about your finance now
- Creating a 90-day tactical leadership plan
- Group exercise: drafting a Leadership Charter for your internal audit function
Session 6: Close and Reflections
- Key takeaways and personal commitments
- Peer feedback and reflection
- Q&A and close
ABOUT THE TRAINER
Sandro Boeri
Risk Audit Professional Development
With over 40 years of extensive experience in the global financial services industry, Sandro’s deep-seated passion for understanding the human condition drives him to foster cultural evolution and enhance human well-being through business leadership.
Throughout his career, he has been captivated by the intricate dynamics of human interaction within organizations. As a seasoned corporate governance expert, he specialises in crafting and transforming organisational culture, serving as a trusted advisor to boards and executive teams, and advocating for positive workplace environments rooted in empathy and understanding.
Sandro has led internal audit functions, operated his own successful businesses, and served as a Non-Executive Director (NED), contributing to the strategic direction of various organisations. His commitment to fostering meaningful change extends to consulting on internal audit strategies, promoting holistic well-being practices, and driving positive societal impact.
As an entrepreneur, he has co-founded and managed businesses, fuelled by his belief in the transformative power of human connection and empathy. Sandro firmly believes that businesses have the potential to not only drive economic prosperity but also to enrich the human experience and promote societal well-being.
With a profound understanding of corporate governance principles, a wealth of experience in navigating complex regulatory environments, and an unwavering focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and social conscience, Sandro is dedicated to making a lasting impact.
REGISTRATION
Please email the completed registration details as per the excel form to IIA Academy at iia-academy@iia.org.sg. We will notify you once your registration for the training has been successfully processed.
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IMPORTANT NOTE
- Please email the completed registration details as per the excel form to IIA Academy at iia-academy@iia.org.sg. We will update you upon successful registration of the mentioned training.
- Once the course is confirmed, an email confirmation will be sent to the registrants’ contact email addresses 1 week prior to the course commencement date.
- If you do not receive any email notification regarding your course registrations, please call IIA Academy at 6324 9029 ext 2004 or 2005.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Contact person will be notified via email upon successful registration of the participants. The training details would be sent to the registered participants one week prior to the training.
- Registration fee must be received prior to the date of the training.
- Registered participants will be liable for the full registration fee in the event of non-attendance on the date of the training.
- Cancellation must be submitted in writing to the Academy team at iia-academy@iia.org.sg at least 7 working days prior to the training and subject to IIA Singapore's approval. A processing fee of $100 per participant will be imposed for any cancellation received less than 7 working days. Substitutions will be permitted, and conditions will apply. You may substitute a “like” person to attend the training in your place – for example, if you are an IIA Singapore member, you may substitute with another IIA Singapore member.
- IIA Singapore reserves the right to cancel or postpone the training if the minimum class size is not met. In such cases, all paid registration fees will be refunded in full.
- IIA Singapore reserves the right to revise the training programme as necessary.
- IIA Singapore reserves the right in our absolute discretion and without further liability to cancel any training, in which case any fees paid by you will be refunded. However, in such circumstances IIA Singapore cannot be held responsible for hotel or travel expenses which you are unable to recoup as a result of a training being cancelled.
- IIA Singapore reserves the right to take videos and photographs during the training for use in IIA Singapore’s marketing collaterals and other publicity purposes.
- Complimentary parking, if available, will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis.
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