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 investigationsEducate local management and stakeholders on risk management, internal controls, and compliance with training and regular meetingsDeliver the country audit planLead audit managers, senior auditors, and external parties in audit planning with data analytics; propose audit scope to stakeholdersOversee the drafting of formal Terms of Reference (TOR) that outlines audit objectives, with detailed scope, timeline and stakeholdersLead initial audit meeting to request required information and interviews. Schedule dates for interim audit update(s), final audit clearance meeting, and audit presentationReview audit fieldwork: process walk-through, identification of key controls, control design testing and effectivenessFor key risks, design DA scripts to quantify size of risks and choose high-risk samples for testingProvide regular audit updates to stakeholders to discuss emerging findingsDraft & review audit reports ahead of the final close-out meeting with stakeholdersCollect stakeholder feedback on audits and summarise lessons learnedQualification:8-10 years of experience in an external or internal audit role, with Big 4 experience a strong advantageProfessional qualification such as Chartered Accountant ACA, ACCA, IIA is a strong advantageExperience in healthcare or consumer goods industries is an advantageInternational exposure (working or living abroad) is an advantageStakeholder management skills based on collaboration, reliability, integrity, and empathyStrong internal audit technical skills relating to risk assessment, control design assessment, control effectiveness testing; concise and effective report-writingFamiliar with core accounting principles: balance sheet, P&L, cash flow, and international accounting standardsProven project management skills: ability to achieve desired outcomes with effective planning to align various stakeholders and ensure timely executionAbility to analyse complex business issues across various functional areas and provide practical solutionsProficiency in English and Thai is required; additional languages (Mandarin, Japanese, Vietnamese) are an advantageMicrosoft Office proficiency; advanced Excel SAP experience is an advantage