Internal Audit Manager

Job brief

The Internal Auditor plays a key role in supporting the Internal Audit Department by monitoring the Company's internal controls to ensure their effective design and operation. This position is also responsible for recommending enhancements to internal controls that mitigate risks, improve operational efficiency, safeguard assets, and promote compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures. The Internal Auditor reports directly to the Internal Audit Director.

Responsibilities

Provides support for global J-SOX compliance initiatives by assisting business units with documentation and testing activities, including the review of work papers.

Assesses and evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls and adherence to established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements on a global scale.

Assists the Internal Audit Director in audit planning, identification of potential risk areas, and assessment of their significance to enhance system controls, reduce costs, and optimize earnings.

Functions as team lead and field in-charge, supporting the execution of audit projects.

Supervises and reviews the work performed by outsourced auditors.

Conducts internal audits and related reviews.

Collects, analyzes, interprets, and documents pertinent information to support the outcomes of internal audits and projects.

Delivers audit findings and results to the Internal Audit Director and Management.

Performs follow-up reviews to ensure that recommendations and corrective actions have been implemented.

Collaborates with other Internal Auditors and Managers located globally.

Assists in fraud and compliance investigations as required.

Undertakes ad hoc projects and additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business (with an emphasis in accounting preferred), or a related discipline from an accredited university.

Professional certification, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

Minimum of six years of audit experience with a Big 4 accounting firm or substantial internal audit experience within a reputable organization, preferably in FMCG, manufacturing, or agriculture.

In-depth understanding and practical experience with J-SOX and/or Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance (including the COSO internal controls framework).

Familiarity with information systems, particularly SAP, is advantageous.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the capability to collaborate effectively across various management levels and diverse cultural or divisional settings.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including strong presentation abilities.

Willingness and ability to travel as necessary.

"Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps."

Focal Resource Recruitment Co., Ltd.

Recruitment License No.: 1842/2566