Associate Director, Internal Audit

The Internal Audit team at Airwallex plays a crucial role in ensuring the company's operations and controls are efficient, effective, and compliant. We conduct thorough reviews and assessments to identify risks and opportunities for improvement across all departments. By providing objective insights and recommendations, we help safeguard Airwallex's integrity and support its continuous growth. Our team is committed to maintaining the highest standards of accountability and transparency.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the internal audit strategy aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices. Identify risks and establish audit plans to address them

• Lead a team of internal auditors, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight. Manage the audit team's performance, ensuring quality and timely delivery of audits

• Study the regulatory environment that the Group is operating in, and assess the impact to audit plan

• Evaluate and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard assets, ensure accuracy of financial reporting, and optimize operational efficiency

• Plan, execute, and supervise internal audits to assess the effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and compliance with regulations. Report findings to senior management and provide recommendations for improvement

• Keep close communication with business stakeholders as part of continuous monitoring, in order to identify changes to risk assessments and audit plan

• Ensure audit issues and recommendations are articulated and implemented effectively

• Develop and implement tools to analyze data to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness, ultimately be a source for analytics that business units adopt to provide business insights or for continuous auditing

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced degree or professional certifications preferred.

• At least 10-years working experience in internal audit, with a proven track record of leadership and management within a complex organizational structure

• Strong understanding of risk management, internal controls, compliance, and auditing standards.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to think critically and strategically.

• Proficiency in relevant software and tools for audit management and data analysis