The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for performing individual internal audit projects, as part of the Audit Master Plan. These responsibilities include developing internal audit plan, scope, audit work program, performing internal audit procedures and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed, and providing sound, practical and innovative audit recommendations designed to add value and improve the organization's operations.
Key Responsibilities
- The role would be based in Malaysia. The scope of work would entail regional involvement for all the entities under the group classified under Cluster B (Singapore, Malaysia & China ) with direct reporting line to the Cluster B Group Internal Audit Manager.
- Conduct end-to-end walkthroughs to identify risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities covering the organization's control environment and operational processes.
- Following the Group Internal Audit Methodology as a guide, design and execute testing plant to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
- Conduct remediation testing or follow-up audits to ensure remediation plans for ineffective controls are fully implemented and control deficiencies are properly remediated.
- Ensure that audit working papers, testing results and documentation of findings or observations are accurate, complete, and properly stored and secured.
- Prepare accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive, complete and timely audit report and upon review and approval by the immediate superior, communicate results thereof to the appropriate parties.
- Establish and maintain a system to monitor the disposition of results communicated to management.
- Establish a follow-up process to monitor and ensure that management actions have been effectively implemented or that management has accepted the risk of not taking action.
- Participate in the internal control projects covering all operations where necessary for the Food Group.
- Take part in special investigations where necessary and report to the Audit Committee with the highest level of confidentiality.
- Manage the Outsource and Co-Source parties in completing the assignments when needed.
- Plan effectively to deal with varying office locations and time zones including travel time as the nature of the job requires frequent travel to maximize output.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, or equivalent professional certification
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in external/internal audits or related fields Relevant experience in the Big 4 will be highly preferred
- Ability to read, write, and speak Chinese is required
- Effective communication skills at all levels of the business
- Prior experience conducting audits in China is highly preferred
- Prior experience in the manufacturing business (e.g., in general management, operations, or finance) is highly preferred
Licenses:
- CPA/CIA/CFE/CISA certifications are highly preferred
Other Requirements:
- Knowledge of accounting and finance, good understanding of accounting and IT skills, standards and procedures, local laws, and regulations
- High sense of integrity and confidentiality
- Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure while managing interpersonal dynamics
- Willingness to travel within the APAC region
