Head of Internal Auditor

Job Purpose

Lead the Internal Audit function to provide independent, objective assurance and advisory services that strengthen governance, risk management, and internal control across the organization. The role is responsible for developing and executing the internal audit strategy, identifying key business and emerging risks, and providing actionable insights to senior management and the Audit Committee to support business performance and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Internal Audit Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement the annual and multi-year Internal Audit strategy and risk-based audit plan aligned with the organization's strategic priorities and risk profile.
• Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments to identify key financial, operational, compliance, technology, and strategic risks.
• Ensure audit coverage is appropriately prioritized based on business impact, risk exposure, and emerging risks.
• Continuously enhance the Internal Audit methodology, framework, policies, and standards.

2. Audit Execution & Assurance

• Oversee the planning and execution of internal audits across business units, functions, operations, and subsidiaries.
• Ensure audits are conducted objectively, independently, and in accordance with professional standards and internal policies.
• Review significant audit findings and ensure recommendations address root causes and key risk exposures.
• Monitor management's corrective action plans and ensure timely resolution of audit issues.
• Provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls, governance processes, and risk management practices.

3. Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Partner with senior management and risk owners to identify and assess significant business risks.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements where required.
• Provide advisory support on major business initiatives, transformation projects, new systems, organizational changes, and significant investments.
• Promote a strong risk and control mindset throughout the organization.

4. Governance & Audit Committee

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, senior leadership team, and Audit Committee on governance, risk, and control matters.
• Present audit results, key risk themes, significant findings, and remediation progress to the Audit Committee and relevant governance forums.
• Escalate significant control deficiencies, emerging risks, and unresolved issues appropriately.
• Ensure effective coordination with external auditors, regulators, and other assurance functions where relevant.

5. Fraud & Special Investigations

• Oversee the Internal Audit function's role in identifying and assessing fraud risks.
• Lead or provide oversight for special reviews and investigations involving suspected fraud, misconduct, control breaches, or other significant business concerns.
• Strengthen preventive and detective controls to minimize fraud and operational risk exposure.

6. Digital & Data-Driven Audit

• Drive the use of data analytics, automation, continuous auditing, and technology-enabled audit approaches.
• Leverage data and technology to identify trends, anomalies, control gaps, and emerging risks.
• Promote the digital transformation of the Internal Audit function to improve efficiency, audit coverage, and insight generation.

7. Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, develop, and build a high-performing Internal Audit team with strong technical, analytical, and business capabilities.
• Establish clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans for the team.
• Build a culture of integrity, professional skepticism, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
• Develop future Internal Audit leaders and strengthen the organization's audit capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Fluent in Thai and English commands
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CFE , or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Typically 12–15+ years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Finance, Compliance, or related disciplines.
• Proven experience leading an Internal Audit function in a large, complex, or multinational organization.
• Experience working with senior executives and Audit Committees is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance, risk management, internal controls, and audit methodologies.