Job Summary

The incumbent will lead and/or participate in internal audit projects/assignments (Operational & J-SOX), where s/he will assess the adequacy of internal controls, process efficiency, risk management and compliance (especially J-SOX). S/he will manage audit lifecycle, provide practical and actionable recommendations to strengthen both internal controls and risk mitigation across operational and financial processes. This role will involve stakeholder management, advisory on implementation of audit recommendations and following up on results, while supporting manager on ad-hoc and special tasks/project as well as other activities and initiatives as required.  

Responsibilities

Operational Audits:

• Lead and execute operational audits, including planning, communication with auditees, developing audit programs, execution, reporting, and presentation to management team
• Conduct follow-up assessments to ensure prior recommendations are effectively implemented
• Provide advisory to management team and business operations on implementing audit recommendations and sharing best practices/policy templates from other entities upon request
• Support the annual audit planning process by performing risk assessments of all operations
• Drive continuous improvement through proposing suggestions to improve quality and efficiency of audits

J-SOX Audits:

• Lead and execute J-SOX audits in the BSAPIC region and J-SOX consignment audits (as assigned and agreed with Global HQ) to strengthen and evaluate the adequacy of J-SOX activities that includes planning, execution, reporting, and presentation to management team
• Conduct follow-up assessments to ensure that prior recommendations are effectively implemented

Stakeholder Management and Reporting

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with both regional and local stakeholders to stay informed of key business risks and development
• Engage with management team of regional entities’ and provide advisory, consult and support on specific requests, projects and assignments as required or assigned by Manager
• Anticipate and address business (strategic, operational, financial) and regulatory issues/concerns proactively
• Demonstrate effective negotiation, clear communication, and capability to uphold independent views

Requirements

• Degree in Business or Finance/Accountancy discipline including CPA/relevant qualifications
• Professional audit certification i.e. CIA and commercial audit experience are preferred
• 5 years of Internal Audit experience and hybrid of both internal and external experiences will be considered 
• Proven ability to play the role of a trusted advisor and develop strong relationships with business leaders at executive/management levels
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks and knowledge of SOX/J-SOX are advantageous
• Collaborative team player with the ability to engage effectively across functions and senior stakeholders
• High level of integrity with strong focus on relevance, quality & accuracy
• Self-motivated multitasker with integrity and strong problem-solving (RCA) skills
• Meticulous with excellent planning and organization skills
• Analytical mindset with excellent written and presentation skills

Local contract terms only

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