General Summary

Lead and manage internal audit activities across overseas operations to evaluate the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control processes. Ensure audit assignments are conducted in accordance with approved audit plans and professional standards while providing practical recommendations to enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning & Risk Assessment

• Support the VP – Internal Audit in developing the risk-based annual audit plan and audit universe.
• Identify and assess operational, financial, compliance, and fraud risks across overseas operations.
• Allocate audit resources and budget to ensure effective audit coverage.

Audit Execution & Reporting

• Lead and supervise audit engagements in accordance with approved audit plans and professional standards.
• Review audit programs, working papers, findings, and reports to ensure accuracy, adequacy, and quality of audit work.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management practices.
• Communicate audit observations and recommendations to management and monitor corrective actions.

Overseas Audit Management

• Coordinate with overseas management teams and key stakeholders during audit engagements.
• Assess compliance with Group policies, local regulations, and business requirements.
• Conduct overseas travel as required to perform audits and follow-up reviews.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Supervise, coach, and develop audit team members.
• Build effective relationships with management and business stakeholders.
• Escalate significant risks, control weaknesses, fraud indicators, and urgent issues to the VP – Internal Audit.

Continuous Improvement

• Utilize Data Analytics and CAATs to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support special reviews, investigations, and ad-hoc assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, or related areas, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in overseas, regional, or multinational business environments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing, internal controls, governance, and risk management.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE, or CPIAT are an advantage.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel overseas as required.