About the Company - When you join GAR, you join something bigger. Big in scale, big in opportunities to grow, and big in impact. With over 100,000 employees across 14 countries, spanning Asia, Europe, North, and South America, Golden Agri-Resources (GAR) is one of the largest agribusinesses in the world. We manage over half a million hectares of palm oil plantations, including smallholder farms, across Indonesia. But our size is only part of the story. Since 1997, we've put sustainability at the centre of how we grow - working hand-in-hand with farmers, communities, and partners to deliver food, fuel, and a better future.
We're a seed-to-shelf business rooted in palm oil, now expanding across other essential crops like sugar, soybean, sunflower, and coconut. Our people are our edge. We invest in them through global opportunities, cross-border exposure, and continuous learning, because growing a better business starts with growing our people. Here, your career feeds something meaningful - for the planet, for people and for generations to come.
About the Role - A member of the Downstream Internal Audit Team with responsibility in conducting operational, financial and compliance audit review. Participate in special review projects as requested by the management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct operational and financial audit review in the business units within the Group.
- Conduct review for compliance with policies, procedures and accounting standards. Ensure that the companies comply with Group policies and procedures.
- Perform data analytics and utilize it as part of the audit activities and monitoring.
- Perform process risk analysis, walkthroughs and mapping/ flowcharting of key processes.
- Identify areas of weaknesses or improvement opportunities, relevant risks and implications, and propose recommendations to improve controls.
- Prepare formal written reports on audit findings and recommendations.
- Design test procedures. Ensure proper documentation and communication of audit observations and work performed.
- Execute and complete all audits in accordance with department's standards and KPls
- Ascertain that major issues, concerns and /or recommendations raised by stakeholders are resolved satisfactorily
- Assist in annual risk management, audit planning, consolidation of audit findings, and other administrative matters within the IA department
- Performs special reviews as requested by senior management and Board of Directors
- Support the Internal Auditor Team in preparing presentations, updates for Senior Management and other related research.
- Maintain, resolve request/inquiry and ensure stability of the IA Applications and Systems.
- Develop methodologies and tools for Global Audit to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Any other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
EDUCATION
- Degree or professional certification (eg. CA, CPA, ACCA) - in accountancy, finance or law.
- Candidate with certification such as CFE, CISA, CIA would be advantageous.
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 4-5 years of working experience in internal/ external audit. Experience in process improvement and/or risk management will be a bonus.
- Strong in MS Office suite (EXCEL skills a must).
- Experience in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is a must. Able to collect, collate information from various system and application.
- Extensive working knowledge and experience of auditing and possesses a growth mindset and curiosity to learn. The preferred candidate should also be able to constructively challenge the auditees with his/her knowledge of audit processes, business context, and strong communication skills at all levels in the organization.
- Ability to navigate through ambiguity and to take charge, confidence to interact with all management levels, set objectives and drive results, and accept ownership and accountability of the audit.
- Strong written and spoken communication skills, proficient in presentation.
- Knowledge of current best practices, governance, risk management and compliance.
- Experience in the risk management and control in a commodity trading environment will be a bonus.
PERSONALITY TRAITS
- High level of integrity.
- Resourceful, meticulous, team player and fast learner.
- Possess inquisitive mind, strong analytical skills and the ability to think logically.
- Independent, proactive and highly committed with sense of ownership
- Flexible with changes and maintain composure under pressure.
- Hard-working, self-starter with positive attitude.
- Demonstrated efforts to take initiative and drive for results.
- Willingness to travel for about 20%.
