Regional Audit Manager

About the role

A well-established regional manufacturing organisation is looking for an experienced Group Internal Control & Compliance Manager to support the continued development of its governance, audit and compliance framework. Working closely with senior regional leadership, you will independently execute audit assignments, coordinate with overseas manufacturing sites and ensure identified control gaps are addressed promptly.

Key responsibilities

• Perform operational, financial, regulatory and sustainability-related reviews across manufacturing operations.
• Manage the complete audit process, including preparation, site assessment, stakeholder discussions, process walkthroughs, control evaluation and working-paper documentation.
• Analyse audit results and develop clear preliminary observations and recommendations for management review.
• Track agreed remedial actions, evaluate supporting evidence and raise concerns involving significant or delayed matters.
• Assist with forward audit planning by consolidating key business risks, historical issues and recurring control weaknesses.
• Coordinate audit schedules, information requests and follow-up activities with local and overseas site representatives.
• Review submitted information for accuracy, completeness and logical consistency before consolidation.
• Maintain central records covering audit progress, outstanding findings and improvement actions.
• Prepare preliminary dashboards, management reports and presentation materials.
• Facilitate periodic compliance reviews, risk-profile updates and sustainability-related data collection.

About you

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Auditing or another relevant discipline.
• At least five years of experience in internal audit, controls, risk management, external audit or a comparable assurance role.
• Proven experience auditing manufacturing operations is essential.
• Regional audit, Big Four or Responsible Business Alliance exposure would be beneficial.
• Capable of planning and completing assignments with minimal supervision.
• Confident working with plant leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Willing to travel regularly to regional manufacturing locations within Asia.
• Strong analytical thinking, project coordination, follow-through and business-writing skills.
• Advanced ability in Microsoft Excel for data review and consolidation.
• Knowledge of Power BI or similar reporting applications would be advantageous.