Location | : | Phra Khanong, Thailand |
Job type | : | Permanent |
Salary | : | 150 - 200k |
Senior Group Internal Audit Manager Our client is a well-established global pharmaceutical and healthcare company. We are looking for a Senior Group Internal Audit Manager to support the company’s rapid expansion in the Asia-Pacific region.This Senior Group Internal Audit Manager will handle internal audits, risk management, and ad-hoc advisory work in Thailand: including annual country risk assessment, delivery of the annual plan, attending country leadership meetings and compliance committee meetings.This role is also responsible for advising on risk and control-related matters, supporting fraud investigations, and collaborating with local compliance managers.Responsibilities:
Build and maintain relationships with Thailand stakeholders and strengthen internal controls with audits, follow-up on next steps, ad-hoc advice, and support with investigations
Educate local management and stakeholders on risk management, internal controls, and compliance with training and regular meetings
Deliver the country audit plan
Lead audit managers, senior auditors, and external parties in audit planning with data analytics; propose audit scope to stakeholders
Oversee the drafting of formal Terms of Reference (TOR) that outlines audit objectives, with detailed scope, timeline and stakeholders
Lead initial audit meeting to request required information and interviews. Schedule dates for interim audit update(s), final audit clearance meeting, and audit presentation
Review audit fieldwork: process walk-through, identification of key controls, control design testing and effectiveness
For key risks, design DA scripts to quantify size of risks and choose high-risk samples for testing
Provide regular audit updates to stakeholders to discuss emerging findings
Draft & review audit reports ahead of the final close-out meeting with stakeholders
Collect stakeholder feedback on audits and summarise lessons learned
Qualification:
8-10 years of experience in an external or internal audit role, with Big 4 experience a strong advantage
Professional qualification such as Chartered Accountant ACA, ACCA, IIA is a strong advantage
Experience in healthcare or consumer goods industries is an advantage
International exposure (working or living abroad) is an advantage
Stakeholder management skills based on collaboration, reliability, integrity, and empathy
Strong internal audit technical skills relating to risk assessment, control design assessment, control effectiveness testing; concise and effective report-writing
Familiar with core accounting principles: balance sheet, P&L, cash flow, and international accounting standards
Proven project management skills: ability to achieve desired outcomes with effective planning to align various stakeholders and ensure timely execution
Ability to analyse complex business issues across various functional areas and provide practical solutions
Proficiency in English and Thai is required; additional languages (Mandarin, Japanese, Vietnamese) are an advantage
Microsoft Office proficiency; advanced Excel SAP experience is an advantage