Internal Audit Manager/Senior Manager (Regional Role)

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Internal Audit Manager/Senior Manager to join our Internal Audit team. This role is crucial in managing and executing internal audit activities for our international entities, ensuring compliance, enhancing operational efficiency, and mitigating risks. The ideal candidate will have strong auditing skills, the ability to navigate complex environments, and the agility to work effectively with various international stakeholders.

Why Join MR DIY

Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company with a strong international presence.

Play a critical role in shaping the audit function for international entities.

Collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Job Description (Key Responsibilities)

• Assist Head of Internal Audit in planning, coordinating, and carrying out audits for international entities.
• Lead risk assessments and use data analytics to evaluate internal controls and systems.
• Manage ongoing remote audits to ensure compliance with international regulations.
• Work with local management in international entities to gather information and coordinate audits.
• Make sure audit findings and recommendations are clearly communicated and understood across different cultures and regulations.
• Review international entities' compliance with local laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Advise on regulatory changes that might affect the entities and suggest actions.
• Assess internal controls across international entities, identifying gaps and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with local teams to implement corrective actions and monitor their effectiveness.
• Prepare clear and detailed audit reports, outlining findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Manage the progress and work quality of outsourced service providers (if any).
• Present audit findings to senior management and provide updates on progress and issues.
• Look for ways to improve audit processes, especially in international operations.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and trends in auditing, compliance, and risk management.
• Mentor and support junior audit staff to develop their skills.
• Lead or participate in training sessions to foster continuous learning within the audit team.
• Suggest innovative ideas to improve the audit function and use data analytics to enhance auditing.
• Perform audit work, including preparing plans, workpapers, findings, and reports.
• Continuously identify and suggest improvements to the audit process, including updating the Internal Audit Manual.
• Help with investigations related to financial control breaches, violations, and fraud.
• Perform any other related duties as required by audit management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related discipline – relevant professional qualification (MIA/CPA/CIA/ ACCA/CISA)
• Strong analytical skills and comfortable to work and handle large volume of data
• For Manager: At least 5-7 years of experience in internal auditing, with a focus on international operations.
• For Senior Manager: At least 7-10 years of experience in internal auditing, including substantial experience in managing audits for international entities.

Skills:

• Understanding of the regulations and reporting requirements of a public listed company
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse cultures and regions.
• Strong execution skills with the focus on timely completion of tasks which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing with strong attention to detail
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills
• Experience auditing IT general and application controls or commercial experience from logistic, transportation and retails industries are preferred
• Confident, resourceful, analytical, attentive to details, team player and innovative
• Excellent command of written and verbal English. Proficiency in other languages is an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Internal Audit Manager/Senior Manager to join our Internal Audit team. This role is crucial in managing and executing internal audit activities for our international entities, ensuring compliance, enhancing operational efficiency, and mitigating risks. The ideal candidate will have strong auditing skills, the ability to navigate complex environments, and the agility to work effectively with various international stakeholders.

Why Join MR DIY

✓ Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company with a strong international presence.

✓ Play a critical role in shaping the audit function for international entities.

✓ Collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Job Description (Key Responsibilities)

• Assist Head of Internal Audit in planning, coordinating, and carrying out audits for international entities.
• Lead risk assessments and use data analytics to evaluate internal controls and systems.
• Manage ongoing remote audits to ensure compliance with international regulations.
• Work with local management in international entities to gather information and coordinate audits.
• Make sure audit findings and recommendations are clearly communicated and understood across different cultures and regulations.
• Review international entities' compliance with local laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Advise on regulatory changes that might affect the entities and suggest actions.
• Assess internal controls across international entities, identifying gaps and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with local teams to implement corrective actions and monitor their effectiveness.
• Prepare clear and detailed audit reports, outlining findings, risks, and recommendations.
• Manage the progress and work quality of outsourced service providers (if any).
• Present audit findings to senior management and provide updates on progress and issues.
• Look for ways to improve audit processes, especially in international operations.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and trends in auditing, compliance, and risk management.
• Mentor and support junior audit staff to develop their skills.
• Lead or participate in training sessions to foster continuous learning within the audit team.
• Suggest innovative ideas to improve the audit function and use data analytics to enhance auditing.
• Perform audit work, including preparing plans, workpapers, findings, and reports.
• Continuously identify and suggest improvements to the audit process, including updating the Internal Audit Manual.
• Help with investigations related to financial control breaches, violations, and fraud.
• Perform any other related duties as required by audit management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related discipline – relevant professional qualification (MIA/CPA/CIA/ ACCA/CISA)
• Strong analytical skills and comfortable to work and handle large volume of data
• For Manager: At least 5-7 years of experience in internal auditing, with a focus on international operations.
• For Senior Manager: At least 7-10 years of experience in internal auditing, including substantial experience in managing audits for international entities.

Skills:

• Understanding of the regulations and reporting requirements of a public listed company
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across diverse cultures and regions.
• Strong execution skills with the focus on timely completion of tasks which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing with strong attention to detail
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills
• Experience auditing IT general and application controls or commercial experience from logistic, transportation and retails industries are preferred
• Confident, resourceful, analytical, attentive to details, team player and innovative
• Excellent command of written and verbal English. Proficiency in other languages is an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.