This role is responsible for leading the overall direction and leadership of the internal audit function for the group, providing value-added analysis on business operations, internal controls and risk management and ensuring audit work conforms to the International Standards of the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
Responsibility:
Internal Audit and Control & Enterprise Risk Management-
- Develop effective internal audit framework and workplan, design and lead implementation of internal audit processes, methodologies, audit tools, and quality assurance mechanisms for the team.
- Develop and recommend appropriate audit risk rating matrix to enable objective assessment of audit risks and performance measurement to drive improvement. Align internal audit plan to ERM framework to ensure that significant risks that are relevant to the organization is monitored. Continually identify and drive solutions for greater efficiency and value in audit processes and business processes.
- Communicate findings to senior management and the Audit Committee, issue internal audit reports, provide guidance on best practices and make recommendations on improvements and corrective actions.
- Chair the whistle-blowing team to log internal and external incidences. Conduct investigations, coordinate with relevant stakeholders and finalize investigations results for reporting to Audit Committee and Management, where necessary.
- Develop and maintain enterprise risk management strategy and framework. Assess significant risks that are relevant to the organization, support stakeholders on risk mitigation practices, and communicate thoughtful recommendations to business owners.
Leadership
- Provide thought leadership, clear direction, and guidance to the team by setting clear goals and objectives, deliverables, and developing clear road maps to success. Stays ahead of technological innovations in internal auditing, accounting and industries trends.
- Set a high standard and clear expectations for the team; challenge, encourage, and motivate individuals to maximize their potential to achieve individual and department objectives. Manage the team resources and workplans to ensure effective and efficient utilization.
- Effective business partnering; Develop deep understanding of the business, establish and maintain effective relationships within the team, external partners and with leaders across the Group. Align goals and business objectives to deliver impactful results that are relevant to key stakeholders.
Experience and Skills required:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit or related field.
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or CPA is preferred.
- Minimum of 12 years Internal Audit or public accounting experience required.
- Minimum of 5 years managing a team of managers and auditors at MNCs or listed companies environment with regional, area or Group internal audit responsibilities.
- Experience in manufacturing and group supply-chain environment will be an advantage.
- Display a high standard of ethics and professionalism.
- Experience with SAP, MRP systems and new technologies including cloud computing, data analytics, fraud prevention/detection, audit tools.
- Demonstrate exceptional communications skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to speak the language of the business not just audit speak. Speak persuasively and defend complex positions effectively.
- Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Highly motivated with a desire to be a business partner to drive improvement in the business control environment, and processes.
- Is able to effectively mentor, coach, and develop teams.
- Competent with Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Word, Project, and Visio.
- Able to travel domestically and internationally, where required.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified within two weeks after the job posting closes. Thank you.
