The Internal Audit & Compliance Manager involves identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring compliance with laws and internal policies, and planning and executing audits to improve operational efficiency. This role is responsible for detecting and preventing fraud, managing crisis to ensure business continuity. Additionally, this role develops business continuity plans to prepare for potential disruptions.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Manage the risk management framework.
Identify and evaluate potential risks to the organization, including operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that risk management practices are integrated into business processes
Conduct regular risk reports to the EXCOM.
Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement
Monitor compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to compliance standards.
Develop and implement corrective action plans to address compliance deficiencies.
Educate employees on compliance requirements and promote a culture of compliance within the organization
Internal audit Planning, Execution and Reporting
Develop and execute an annual Internal audit plan that aligns with organizational goals and risk priorities based on ISO standards, ESG standards.
Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure effective and efficient audit processes.
Analyze audit findings, identify root causes of issues, and recommend corrective actions.
Present audit results and recommendations to EXCOM
Prepare and present regular reports on internal audit activities
Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of internal audit practices and identify areas for improvement.
Ensure transparency in internal audit reporting, providing stakeholders with clear and accurate information
Fraud Detection and Prevention
Design and implement fraud detection and prevention programs to safeguard the organization’s assets and reputation.
Conduct investigations into suspected fraudulent activities and report findings to appropriate authorities.
Implement internal controls to prevent and detect fraud, including regular monitoring and analysis of financial transactions.
Educate employees on fraud risks and promote awareness of ethical behavior and reporting mechanisms
Business Continuity Planning
Develop and maintain a business continuity plan to ensure the organization can continue operations during and after a significant disruption.
Conduct business impact analyses to identify critical functions and resources that must be maintained during a disruption.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure that business continuity plans are comprehensive and actionable.
Test and update the business continuity plan regularly to address changes in the organization’s operations, technology, or risk
Yêu Cầu Công Việc
Bachelor's in Accounting, Auditing, Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
Professional Certifications of Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is highly preferred
At least 5 years of experience in similar position, especially in Big international audit firms, law firms, multinational companies is a plus.
Advancing skills of compliance management, risk management and internal controls, policy development and implementation, crisis management and incident response.
Proven track record of developing and implementing internal audit frameworks.
Experience working directly with EXCOM
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
Proficiency in data analytics and reporting.
Expected mindset: Ethical and integrity-driven; Strategic thinking and foresight; Detail-oriented; adaptive and open to change; Collaborative and influential; Accountability and ownership
