Internal Audit Manager

The Internal Audit Manager will lead audit projects, assess risks, evaluate internal controls, and ensure robust risk management practices across the organization. The incumbent is required to blend technical audit expertise with strong business acumen to drive improvements in operational efficiency, compliance, and governance.

Key Areas:

J-SOX

• Oversee and maintain J-SOX compliance for in-scope locations across the regions according to external auditor requirements.
• Complete the J-SOX Questionnaires (Company Level Control (CLC) and Accounting and Financial Reporting (AFR) for all regions under the Group.
• Document risks and controls for identified business processes, perform walkthroughs and testing of controls on an annual basis for in-scope regions.
• Report periodically to HQ Audit Team on J-SOX audit results and findings.
• Track and follow up on J-SOX issues / required remediation plans with the relevant process owners to ensure timely remediation and provide assistance where necessary.
• Liaise with corporate auditors and external auditors in relation to annual J-SOX requirements / compliance / timeframe.

Internal Audit

• Provide assurance to the Group management that regional locations meet the standards required of the external and corporate auditors.
• Strengthen the Group internal control environment through assessing and evaluating internal controls over key business processes, including operational, financial, and compliance areas.
• Provide value-added recommendations to increase efficiency and manage risk.
• Perform an annual risk assessment with management input to determine internal audit scope / plan for the period.
• Perform routine internal audit visits to regional offices based on the internal audit plan.
• Design, conduct tests to evaluate the operation of the controls in place with documentation in compliance with established methodology and IIA standards and codes.
• Report periodically to HQ Audit Team on internal audit results and findings.
• Assist and support regional offices with internal control improvements in anticipation of external and corporate audits.
• Follow up on previous internal audit remediation plans and provide assistance where necessary.
• Provide periodic training to regions.
• Perform ad hoc assignments as required.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent.

Skills, Knowledge and Relevant Experience

• 7 years of relevant internal audit and external audit experience with exposure to FMCG, retail industries.
• Strong understanding of J SOX, internal control, and risk management framework.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with application of risk-based audit methodologies in operational and financial areas.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and multitask to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Attributes:

• Strong business acumen and ability to align internal audit objectives with strategic company goals.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving and risk mitigation.
• Ability to influence and drive change across teams and departments, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamic 365, SAP, Oracle) and data analytics tools is a plus.
• Travel Requirements: as and when required.