PURPOSE
This position will report to the General Manager, Regional Internal Audit Division and will be responsible for providing independent objective assurance and consulting engagements to key stakeholders.
This role is designed to help the organization to achieve its strategic objectives, add value, improve operational efficiency, ensure effective, accurate and timely reporting and compliance with local regulatory requirements in South Asia & Oceania Region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support General Manager, Regional Internal Audit to plan and execute risk-based audit engagements within South Asia & Oceania (SAO) region, in accordance with NX Group Internal Audit processes, policies and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
- Support General Manager, Regional Internal Audit to carry out regular audits and ad hoc special audits and investigations.
- Ensure that internal procedures, financial and accounting, purchasing and procurement procedures, safety operations, contractual obligations and local regulatory compliance are achieved and sustained.
- Analyzing data obtained to identify trends, risks, mistakes and deficiencies in internal controls, duplication of effort, extravagance, fraud, and non-compliance with country laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures.
- Identify and present audit issues and recommendations to senior management.
- Provide country management with cost effective recommendations to mitigate business risks and strengthen internal controls.
- Draft reports of audit and other engagement results and value-added recommendations to senior management using good, detailed but precise written skills.
- Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations.
- Build strong relationships with business partners, fostering collaboration and driving improvements.
- Work closely with the business to implement effective risk mitigation strategies and enhance control environment.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree or related certifications (CPA, ACA, CFA, CIA, CISA or similar) preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, internal control or accounting.
- Demonstrated successful experience in business, functional and people management.
- Proven ability to execute concurrently on a portfolio of high-quality deliverables according to strict timetables.
- Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
- Demonstrated ability to remain unbiased in a diverse working environment,
- Effective negotiation skills
- Regional role experience is highly preferred.
- Internal audit experience for a different branch or location.
- Willingness and comfort with 50-60% travelling requirement for overseas business trip as required.
ATTRIBUTES OF THE CANDIDATE
- A confident personality with strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
- A team leading and self-motivated individual.
- Ability to engage with various internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to mentor and coach respective countries within the region.
- Meticulous and detailed personality.