Vice President Internal Audit

As the Vice President, Internal Audit, you will be responsible for leading the overall internal audit function, evaluating enterprise internal controls, and serving as the primary advisor to key stakeholders, including executive leadership and the Audit Committee. You will work closely with the Group Audit Committee, playing a pivotal role in establishing the strategic risk-based internal audit vision and ensuring alignment with corporate governance, regulatory requirements, and global standards. You must possess extensive leadership experience in auditing, executive-level analytical skills, and a proven ability to lead audit managers and direct cross-functional strategic initiatives.

You will also be responsible for directing the internal audit teams, driving team development and capability building, and establishing high-level quality assurance protocols across the entire audit function.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

• Establish, direct, and oversee the execution of the enterprise-wide, risk-based annual audit strategy and plan, aligning directly with executive management priorities and the Board/Audit Committee agenda.
• Lead and govern the multi-regional internal audit organization, providing strategic direction to team and ensuring audit delivery across all business units meets top-tier quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards throughout audit activities.
• Manage, mentor, and evaluate team Managers, empowering leadership within the team and fostering talent development and succession planning across the function.
• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas for improvement.
• Partner with C-suite executives and senior leaders to drive organizational accountability, advising on corporate governance, risk management strategies, and sustainable remediation of critical audit observations.
• Collaborate with the Audit Committee to understand their objectives and address their specific concerns. Coordinate and communicate with external auditors or regulators when necessary to ensure alignment.
• Monitor and track the implementation of audit recommendations, providing progress updates to the Audit Committee as needed.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with various stakeholders across the organization.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in internal auditing.
• Champion the continuous improvement of the global audit function by driving the adoption of advanced audit methodologies, data analytics tools, and automation.
• Collaborate with the Group Audit Committee on joint initiatives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in any field
• 15+ years of total audit experience, with significant leadership and manager-of-managers executive experience.