Director, Internal Audit

A global AIoT software leader in Net Zero, Univers is committed to becoming the world's leading net zero technology partner for enterprises, governments, and cities to accelerate progress and improve their citizens quality of life.

EnOS, Univers proprietary AIoT operating system, connects and manages more than 220 million smart devices and 800 gigawatts of energy assets globally. Univers growing ecosystem of more than 360 customers and partners spans 10 industries and includes Accenture, Amazon Web Services, GovTech Singapore, IBM, Keppel Corporation, Microsoft, Nissan, PTT, Solarvest, Total and ST Engineering. The company has close to 900 employees and 12 offices across the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Japan, Thailand, China, and the United States, with headquarters in Singapore.

Director of Internal Audit Univers

Position Summary

Univers is seeking an experienced Director of Internal Audit. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Internal Audit is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering the Company's Internal Audit function. This position works collaboratively with organizational leadership to identify projects, functions, and areas to be audited or that may be the target of future audits. S/he oversees all audits of functional areas to determine the effectiveness of risk management practices and internal controls. This role will then take the findings of the audits to management to provide guidance, recommendations, and clarification on important findings. As a senior leader, the Director of Internal Audit also is responsible for supervising and mentoring other members of the audit team and the broader finance organization.

Univers is headquartered in Singapore. There is geographic flexibility on the location of the position.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports administratively to Chief Financial Officer, and to the Chairman of the Audit Committee
• Direct reports Yes - Headcount TBC
• Other key relationships include:
• Executive Leadership Team
• Board of Directors
• External Auditors
• External Consultants
• Senior Finance Executives

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Vision & Strategy. Serve as transformational leader for the development of risk assessments, risk analysis, and recommend areas with a forward-looking view for targeted audit procedures and full internal audits globally. Provide operational and strategic leadership for the organization and broader finance team to prepare company for a potential public listing.

Operational Finance Leader & Thought Partner. Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Financial Officer and all levels of management to regularly educate on governance, risks, controls, and changes in the audit requirements.

Audit and Public Company Readiness. Assist with all aspects of the auditing function of the organization, especially as the company prepares to become a public entity. Help lead the development, deployment, and implementation of all company methods, procedures, and practices to develop Internal Audit/SOX strategies, risk assessments, audit plans, and department initiatives.

Outside Audit Relationships. Partner extensively with the independent auditors to ensure risk/control coverage, issue remediation, and delivery of IA work to reduce effort for process and control owners.

DESIRED OUTCOMES

Quickly grasp Univers market dynamics, key partners and competitors to serve as a valued operational leader to the Chief Financial Officer.

Direct and manage multiple and complex audits/projects simultaneously, including project scope, resources, results, and reporting to management.

Ensure high quality deliverables, value added recommendations and customer satisfaction.

Be a thought leader that regularly provides business insight and guidance to improve processes, controls and/or reduce cost.

The ideal candidate is an individual that brings a compelling track record of making positive contributions in complex, business situations. S/he brings exceptional business acumen and leadership skills as well as a breadth of finance experiences, including strong auditing and risk assessment skills. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, assertive, and energetic individual who is passionate about building and creating value for the enterprise. S/he will have exceptional intellect, emotional intelligence, business and finance acumen to drive the financial vision for Univers.

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

Accounting Leadership

10+ years of related auditing experience; previous supervisory/leadership experience required.

Skills

Role requires a sharp business acumen and communication skills with a special ability to be detail-oriented and analytical to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Professional Credentials

An undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field is required. CPA or equivalent accounting qualification, or Audit certification, is preferred.

CRITICAL LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Collaborating, Influencing & Leadership

Set continually higher goals for both him/herself with a focus on not just executing but also leading.

Focus on partnering with the rest of finance as well as the business to enable that organizational goals be achieved. Translate business goals into priorities for the finance and accounting organization.

Business Acumen / Driving Results

An experienced professional that can hit the ground running, knowing exactly what to do in an auditing organization.

Thinks beyond annual goals and towards longer-term enterprise performance, especially around risk.

Translates business goals into well-defined performance plans for the accounting and controllership organization and communicates linkage between current activities and those goals to the Chief Financial Officer.