PURPOSE:
To provide independent and objective assurance over governance, risk management, and internal controls across the APAC and ANZ region, helping management strengthen business processes through practical, risk-based insights and recommendations. The role supports the delivery of regional audits by applying sound professional judgement, critical thinking, and stakeholder engagement, while contributing to the ongoing development of a lean Internal Audit function through the responsible use of data analytics, digital tools, and GenAI. This position offers broad regional exposure and opportunities to further develop audit expertise, business partnering capabilities, and digital audit skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS
- Execute financial, operational, compliance, and process audits across APAC and ANZ, including planning, testing, documentation, and reporting.
- Evaluate risks, controls, and business processes to identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
- Develop practical audit observations and recommendations, and work with management to support remediation efforts.
- Prepare clear audit workpapers, reports, and stakeholder communications.
- Leverage data analytics and approved AI tools to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.
- Stay current with regulatory, business, and technology developments relevant to audit activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Internal Audit function.
- Support regional audit projects and other assignments as required.
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
- 3–6 years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk, Compliance, or Internal Controls.
- Big 4 and/or Internal Audit experience preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in accountancy, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
- CPA, CA, ACCA, CIA, CISA, CFE, or equivalent qualification (completed or in progress) preferred.
- Experience with data analytics, AI/GenAI, technology risk, or related control frameworks is advantageous.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Strong understanding of auditing, internal controls, and risk management principles.
- Critical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Self-driven and able to work independently within a lean team environment.
- Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong report writing and presentation abilities.
- Proficient in Excel; experience with Power BI, analytics, or automation tools is an advantage.
- Willingness to travel regionally (up to 30%).