Internal Audtt Head

Job Description : INTERNAL UAIDT HEAD MALAYSIA An exciting Head of Internal Audit (SEA) job has just become available at one of the most well-established retail organisations based in Petaling Jaya. Reporting to the Group Audit and Risk Management Director, you will manage risk-based internal audit and loss prevention functions for Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Cambodia. About the Head of Internal Audit (SEA) Role: The Head of Finance will be required to own, plan and head the execution of the store, non-store and advisory annual audit plan for the above-mentioned countries. Key Responsibilities: · Provides objective assurance and independent review on the adequacy and effectiveness of the company’s risk management and internal control system · Drives/promotes the vision of the internal audit throughout close partnerships with management and working with the senior executives to develop a risk-based audit plan for the Company. Key stakeholder relationships of the Head of Internal Audit are with the South East Asia CEO and CFO · Conducts appropriate planning and risk assessments; identifies controls in place to mitigate identified risks and opportunities for improvements. Performs audit reviews to verify that controls are operating through testing and interviewing techniques and documents the results of audit reviews in accordance with group internal audit standards · Leads advisory reviews and provides controls advice to management on new and/or modifications to standard operating procedures. Ensures common fraud/errors/irregular transactions are identified and investigated in a timely manner as well as providing corrective action plans to mitigate exceptions · Leads thorough and in-depth investigations on forensic audits and whistle-blowing cases (where as appropriate) and provides practical recommendations to management in enhancing the control environment and tightening the risk exposure within the company · As a key member, executes the new audit and risk management initiatives and special projects between group and local internal audit teams and providing regularly updates on projects status and progress with project owners. This includes projects such as ERP implementations and overdue audit findings monitoring · Heads the loss prevention function in the same countries as mentioned above. Loss prevention is a second line of defence function which conducts fraud and compliance investigations arising from whistle-blowing activities To succeed in the role, you will need to have the ability to work effectively and co-operatively with senior members of the organisation, across borders and internal matrix. Key Requirements: · Candidate must possess at least a professional degree in finance/accountancy and a certified internal audit qualification CIA · At least 15 years of experience in internal audit, of which five years are in a managerial capacity preferably in the retail industry with exposure to multi-formatted stores · Must have a high degree of technology understanding and appreciation to be able to articulate technology risks although not the head does not need to be a specialist in IT audits · Excellent interpersonal, communication, written skills and ability to liaise with people at all levels · Effective management skills (upwards and downwards) and the willingness to coach and train others · Ability to engender trust and confidence and demonstrate probity and integrity in the provision of advice and support on complex issues

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