Senior Internal Audit manager

Job Description

World leading Consumer Company

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan and lead regional audit projects in accordance with the annual Global audit plan and work closely with the Regional Head of Internal Audit, acting as a strong member and support the overall IA function development and enhancement as part of the continuous efforts. Contribute as an added-value business partner to be connected with business end to end process, risks, and controls, providing insight and area of focus for the organization.

2. Audit engagement execution and audit cycle management:

- Perform proper audit planning for corporate, operational (including boutiques) audits including:

• Determination of the appropriate audit scope and objectives
• Identification of process, operational, and technology risks/issues to be incorporated into planned audit procedures o Determination of the audit time and requirement to execute audit objectives and address issues with local / regional management teams
• Anticipate in advance of fieldwork execution plan and preparations required to ensure timely completion of audits - Manage all aspects of audit work including data analytics, interviews with key stakeholders, documentation of process flows and risk & control matrices, root cause analyses and development of tailored audit procedures and performance of audit testing.

- Evaluate the overall results of audit work and assess the significance of issues identified.

- Provide quality of audit report writing to accurately and concisely document audit findings with appropriate remedial recommendations in the audit reports.

- Conduct effective closing meetings with senior management and ensure audit project is managed on a timely basis.

3. Act as an expert to provide independent advice when it comes to internal control and risk toward processes and organization.

4. Provide ad-hoc supports to business related projects and conduct IA special review to actively support the executive leadership teams within the markets and/or regional level.

Work Experience

- At least 12 years of meaningful experience in Compliance, Operational, Financial and/or Integrated audits (internal and/or external).

- Minimum of 5 years of managerial and/or project managing experience.

- Proficiency/fluency in English and either Korean, Japanese, Mandarin or Cantonese (both verbal and written communication) is required.

- Strong risk mindset and internal control understanding with analytical and quantitative skills and experienced with data analysis; Robotics automation experience is a plus.

- Excellent soft and communication skills with the ability to express complex ideas in simple terms - Solid experience in project management and time allocation / prioritization.

- A proven team player who is curious, proactive, take initiatives, and open to innovation.

- Travel of approximately 40-50%, mainly around Asia Pacific locations, but also internationally is expected.