Position Summary
The APAC Internal Control & Audit Manager leads all APAC activities related to compliance, internal control and internal audit, in connection with the Caldic internal control framework and internal audit program. Caldic APAC operations covers 16 countries.
This role will report to the APAC CFO, based in Singapore, with extended interaction with the regional and country leadership team and the Caldic HQ Internal Control and Internal Audit functions.
Duties & Responsibilities
Internal Control
· Take the lead in rolling out the Caldic Internal Control framework within the APAC 16 countries.
· Update the Internal Control self-assessment regional process and liaise with countries Finance Managers to get all backup documentation updated.
· Be the referent person for all discussion related to internal control : end to end processes (procure to pay, order to cash, record to report, …), IT environment (ERP, CRM, MDM, HRIS).
· Oversee the delegation of authorities definitions and enforcement, together with APAC Counsel.
· Coordinate with external auditors on internal control reviews.
Internal Audit
· Contribute to the annual planning process together with the central team.
· Lead the roll-out of the group internal audit program together with the central team (and support of 3rd party designated audit firm)
o Plan and oversee the execution of country audits.
o Manage and lead risk-based internal audits, producing reports and recommendations for senior management and Audit Committee. Thereby providing management with independent, timely and reasonable assurance that internal control systems facilitate adequate and effective reporting.
o May perform audits across all functions and locations within APAC.
o Documents audit findings and drafts audit reports ensuring the reports are clear, concise, identify root causes with practical solutions and ultimately provide value to management. Obtains necessary approvals of final reports before issue.
o Manages feedback processes and follow-up of reported audit findings.
· Coordinate internal audit activities in APAC.
· Run ad-hoc internal audits as needed.
· Report the status of internal audit’s ongoing activities, educate/inform countries management of emerging risks and/or exposures that should be considered, and serve as a “thought leader” with respect to risk management and internal control best practices.
Professional Experience
· At least 9 years of audit experience in public accounting and/or in a large internal audit function, ideally with experience of a large or mid-sized international company.
· Extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and experience applying those.
· Solid knowledge of internal audit and internal control best practices.
· Experience of working with multi-cultural teams across APAC.
Attributes
· Cognitive intelligence.
· Strong business and financial acumen.
· Strong communication skills.
· Problem solving and systemic thinking skills : critical analytics/ diagnosis; focus on continuous improvement.
· Strong customer service focus : ability to relate to people at all levels and build trusted relationships.
· Good prioritization and decision-making skills and judgment to drive the right impact.
· Works well in a multi-cultural team environment.
· Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and learning agility.
· Well-organized and self-directed individual who can work with minimal amount of supervision and manage ambiguous situations.
Qualifications
· Under-graduate degree in accounting, auditing, information technology, economic or business administration, and preferably a professional audit certification.
Note: Due to the nature of the role, this position will have heavy traveling within the region between 30%-70% depending on Internal Audit Schedule.
