Regional Internal Audit Manager (Asia)

Our client is a global manufacturing organization focused on cables and network components. They are now looking for a Regional Internal Audit Manager to lead audits across APAC operations while working with key leadership to implement audit strategies. This role ensures compliance with internal guidelines and contributes to the company's sustainable growth.

Description

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, the Regional Internal Audit Manager will conduct comprehensive audits across the company's APAC operations, collaborating with key leadership and local management to implement audit strategies. The role ensures adherence to internal guidelines and supports the company's sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan, prepare, and conduct audits across regional entities, covering all business operations.
2. Develop and execute the annual audit plan for the APAC region.
3. Perform process, special, and entity-specific audits to address risks and operational challenges.
4. Audit key functional areas including Finance, HR, Purchasing, Operations, and Compliance to identify risks and inefficiencies.
5. Analyze data to ensure thorough and efficient audit preparation.
6. Prepare detailed audit reports, highlighting risks and recommendations, and present findings to local and key management.
7. Identify risks and develop actionable recommendations to mitigate them.
8. Provide expert guidance to align processes and skills with evolving business needs.
9. Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
10. Support local management, including Managing Directors and Financial Controllers, with commercial and operational advice.
11. Represent the company during audits of subsidiaries, ensuring alignment with corporate policies.
12. Maintain strong relationships with leadership to ensure smooth implementation of audit recommendations.

Profile

1. Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
2. Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CA) are strongly beneficial
3. Prior working experience in an external audit firm
4. A minimum of 5+ years' internal audit experience within a multinational organization
5. Strong knowledge of financial processes, risk management, and internal controls
6. Possess strong communication and business partnering abilities to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across all levels and functions
7. Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
8. Willingness to travel (30%)

Job Offer

1. Proven track record of internal career mobility
2. Chance to make a huge impact in the greater organization
3. Collaborative environment with direct access to global stakeholders