Manager, Internal Audit, Asia

Primary Purpose:

The Manager of Internal Audit will be responsible for leading or working independently on audits of a specific business/ functional area/ region and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to risks within those business areas. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Internal Audit, this role will support the planning, execution and reporting of financial (including SOX), operational, and compliance internal audits. This position will perform assigned audit tasks and when applicable, direct the work of other staff conducting independent audits of internal controls, financial records and operations, for compliance with the Company’s internal accounting policies, and certain laws and regulations. The position will also assist business with coordination and maintenance of the business continuity plans, training and awareness and tabletop exercises.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Internal Audit to...

• Execute the company-wide internal audit and financial compliance program aimed at assessing accounting and operating procedures and ensure compliance with the Company's internal accounting policies
• Plan and execute SOX compliance reviews, review and evaluate internal controls, identify control and operational weaknesses, and recommend procedures to improve business practices and policies
• Plan and perform complex financial and operational reviews, which address accounting risk, business risk, and regulatory risk; develop recommendations around existing controls in place as well as the necessity to develop new controls
• Engage and develop effective working relationships to support cooperative responses to risk and control matters and issues, including coordinating with various co-sourced resources
• Communicate the results of internal audit reviews directly with business unit and senior management
• Supervise consultants in support of executing audits per the audit plan approved annually by the Audit Committee
• Leverage use of data analytics to identify risk across support Asia team in identifying insights through understanding of data
• Evaluate IT applications in Asia in order to design any additional IT governance and compliance testing

The accomplished individual will possess...

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• CPA or equivalent required
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the Accounting and Internal Auditing field
• Big Four auditing experience and/or Retail industry specialization preferred
• Working knowledge of the COSO internal controls framework
• Project management skills – effective consultation, interpersonal, prioritization of topics/issues and organization
• Strong background and experience with audit methodologies and techniques
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Chinese and English
• Understanding/knowledge of US GAAP; and Sarbanes-Oxley
• Experience of working with Alteryx is a plus.