Internal Audit & Compliance Associate Manager

The Internal Audit & Compliance Associate Manager involves identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring compliance with laws and internal policies, and planning and executing audits to improve operational efficiency. This role is responsible for detecting and preventing fraud, managing crisis to ensure business continuity. Additionally, this role develops business continuity plans to prepare for potential disruptions.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

·       Manage the risk management framework.

·       Identify and evaluate potential risks to the organization, including operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks.

·       Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.

·       Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that risk management practices are integrated into business processes

·       Conduct regular risk reports to the EXCOM.

Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement

·       Monitor compliance with internal policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.

·       Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to compliance standards.

·       Develop and implement corrective action plans to address compliance deficiencies.

·       Educate employees on compliance requirements and promote a culture of compliance within the organization

 Internal audit Planning, Execution and Reporting

·       Develop and execute an annual Internal audit plan that aligns with organizational goals and risk priorities based on ISO standards, ESG standards.

·       Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure effective and efficient audit processes.

·       Analyze audit findings, identify root causes of issues, and recommend corrective actions.

·       Present audit results and recommendations to EXCOM

·       Prepare and present regular reports on internal audit activities

·       Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of internal audit practices and identify areas for improvement.

·       Ensure transparency in internal audit reporting, providing stakeholders with clear and accurate information.

 Fraud Detection and Prevention

·       Design and implement fraud detection and prevention programs to safeguard the organization’s assets and reputation.

·       Conduct investigations into suspected fraudulent activities and report findings to appropriate authorities.

·       Implement internal controls to prevent and detect fraud, including regular monitoring and analysis of financial transactions.

·       Educate employees on fraud risks and promote awareness of ethical behavior and reporting mechanisms.

 Business Continuity Planning

·       Develop and maintain a business continuity plan to ensure the organization can continue operations during and after a significant disruption.

·       Conduct business impact analyses to identify critical functions and resources that must be maintained during a disruption.

·       Coordinate with other departments to ensure that business continuity plans are comprehensive and actionable.

·       Test and update the business continuity plan regularly to address changes in the organization’s operations, technology, or risk environment.

 REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Law
• If graduated in others field (Business Administration, Finance) needs to have the relevant certificate of internal audit (CIA)
• MBA of Finance international certificate is a plus
• At least 5 years of experience in similar position, especially in Big international audit firms, law firms, multinational companies is a plus.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing internal audit frameworks.
• Experience working directly with EXCOM