- Develop and execute a comprehensive risk-based internal audit plan covering financial, operational, compliance, SOX, and others (as needed) that aligns with the organization’s long-term strategic goals and objectives.
- Lead the internal audit projects in Asia by ensuring quality, independence, and integrity in all audit activities while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Implement a robust internal controls over financial reporting (SOX-404) program. Lead annual testing, and control remediation efforts.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management processes across diverse business units to identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure all audits are conducted in strict compliance with professional standards as well as internal policies and procedures.
- Provide regular updates and detailed reports to the Global VP of Internal Audit regarding audit findings, risk exposures, and progress on corrective actions.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on matters related to internal controls, risk management frameworks, and governance best practices within the organization.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing internal audit team by setting clear performance objectives and managing departmental resources effectively.
- Support investigations into potential fraud or irregularities as required while collaborating with external auditors, regulators, and other assurance providers.
- Assist in the development of the global internal audit plan and reporting packages for the Audit Committee.
- Contribute to the enhancement and continuous improvement of internal audit methodologies and programs.
- Leverage appropriate audit techniques and tools, including data analytics, to assess organizational risk exposure and identify gaps.
- Lead special reviews, investigations, implementation reviews, and other ad hoc assignments as required.
- Manage process improvement initiatives to foster a collaborative work environment and promote knowledge sharing and best practices.
- Perform internal audits, internal control testing, control implementation, and other assigned projects.
- Ensure the Sarbanes-Oxley related control documentation, i.e., Flow Chart, narrative, and Risk Control Matrices, are up to date.
- Stay informed of emerging trends and changes in SOX compliance and internal auditing standards to ensure continuous improvement in audit practices.
- Effectively communicate with process owners and management to agree on appropriate solutions to risk management issues and concerns.
- Coordinate and lead the implementation of agreed-upon recommendations resulting from both internal and external audit findings within your area of responsibility.
- Prepare comprehensive audit reports for management, follow up on improvement plans, and review the progress of action plans committed to by the auditee.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent. CPA or CIA certification is required.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in internal auditing, US publicly listed company, or external auditing, ideally with a combination of in-house roles in MNCs and/or with a Big 4 firm.
- Experience in testing internal controls over financial reporting, with Sarbanes Oxley (404) experience required.
- Experience with ERM
- Exposure to IT risk management, IT audits, and data analytics would be an added advantage.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin is required to handle China market. Multilingual in other Asia languages, such as Korean and Japanese, is a plus.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites/Power BI/AuditBoard /Tableau/Alteryx
- Willingness to travel up to 60% within the Asia Pacific Region.