Job Description

The Director - Risk & Business Process Optimisation will lead internal audit, risk management, and process optimisation functions across the organisation. The role involves overseeing audits, risk assessments, and process improvements, reporting directly to the Managing Director & General Manager/COO. The position requires managing a team of auditors, driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance, and implementing best practices across the Southeast Asia and Africa regions.
Requirements

• Lead and manage the Internal Audit department, guiding and mentoring auditors.

• Conduct integrated audits and reviews to assess financial, operational, compliance, and IT controls.

• Plan and execute audit assignments in line with IPPF standards and prepare formal audit reports.

• Build relationships with senior management and key stakeholders to enhance control awareness.

• Apply information systems audit principles and oversee IT-related audits.

• Direct field audit teams, monitor performance, and conduct Level 2 reviews of workpapers.

• Develop audit programs and guide the team in audit design, implementation, and closure.

• Evaluate internal controls, determine root causes, and recommend improvements. o Oversee staff management, including hiring, retention, development, and performance evaluation.

• Serve as Audit Coordinator and representative to clients during audits.

• Maintain current knowledge of audit best practices and ethical standards.

• Lead preparation of IA metrics, heat maps, and KPI dashboards for management.

• Monitor and report open audit recommendations to MD & GM/COO.

• Develop training and knowledge-sharing frameworks for the audit team.

Key Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; professional certification (CA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, CFE) or MBA preferred.

• Experience: 8-10 years in internal audit (Big 4 or large MNCs) with at least 3 years in a managerial role; team leadership experience (3-4 auditors) required.

Ability to travel up to 40% (domestic and international);
Benefits
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