Job Description

Summary: The Head of Internal Audit, at the General Manager level, plays a critical role in safeguarding the integrity and efficiency of our organization\'s operations. This position exists to provide leadership and direction to the internal audit function, ensuring that the organization\'s risk management, compliance, and governance processes are effective. The primary purpose is to assess and enhance the control environment, contribute to sound decision-making, and support the achievement of the organization\'s objectives. By leading a skilled audit team and collaborating with stakeholders, this role strives to instill confidence in our operations, protect our assets, and drive continuous improvement in our processes. The Head of Internal Audit is responsible for promoting transparency, accountability, and adherence to regulatory requirements, thereby underpinning the company\'s long-term success. Key Job Responsibilities: 1. Internal Audit Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive internal audit strategy that aligns with the organization\'s objectives and risk management framework. 2. Audit Planning: Lead the development of an annual audit plan, considering the company\'s risk profile, operations, and regulatory requirements. 3. Audit Execution: Manage and conduct internal audits to assess the adequacy of controls, accuracy of financial records, and compliance with policies and regulations including: review and appraise the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems; review the means of safeguarding company assets as appropriate; ascertain the compliance of established policies, procedures and statutory requirements; appraise the adequacy, integrity, security, reliability and usefulness of operational systems, financial systems, and management information systems / computer systems. 4. Risk Assessment: Continuously monitor and assess key business risks, and develop strategies to mitigate risks within the organization and develop risk-based Annual Audit Plans to address those risks for Management\'s approval. 5. Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing internal audit team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities including its deployment and usage of resources available, in ensuring achievement of the divisional objectives. 6. Reporting: Prepare and present audit findings, recommendations, and reports to Audit & Risk Management Committee (\'ARMC\'). 7. Compliance: Ensure that the organization complies with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. 8. Process Improvement: Develop an effective internal audit team through continuous professional development, regular competency modeling and performance appraisal. Collaborate with different departments to identify areas for process improvement and operational efficiencies. 9. Quality Assurance: Maintain audit standards, methodologies, and procedures to uphold the quality of internal audits. 10. Stakeholder Engagement: Establish strong relationships with Senior Key Stakeholders to ensure effective communication and support for audit initiatives such as creating awareness of the professional conducts, corporate governance practices and regulatory requirements amongst management and staff. Maintain regular dialogues with operating management in following through implementation of controls. Participate in management and ad-hoc committee meetings, whenever invited, in the capacity as an independent consultant. Facilitate and discuss with operating management on all aspects of the risk management framework. To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as and when assigned by the Board of Directors. 11. To comply with: Code of Conduct of ROHAS Tecnic Berhad Group of Companies Company\'s Safety & Health Policy Company\'s ISO 14001:2015 requirements Company\'s ISO 9001:2015 requirements Company\'s ISO 45000:2018 requirements Comply with all other rules, regulations, policies, directives and/or procedures which are applicable whether by law (expressly and/or implied) and /or as a result of the employee\'s employment with the Company and/or from the nature of the work undertaken by the employee under its employment with the Company and/or by reason of its position within the Company and/or may be directed, instructed and/or implemented by the Company from time to time. Relevant Working Experiences: At least 15 years of internal audit experience, preferably in manufacturing environment, including at least 5 years of experience in a managerial position. Strong knowledge of audit methodologies, risk management, and compliance. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Analytical mindset and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in using audit software and data analytics tools.

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