Internal Auditor, Assistant Manager

Our client is a leading global FMCG corporation and one of Southeast Asia's premier manufacturers and marketers of personal care, skincare, and household brands. With an extensive portfolio of iconic products and a market presence across more than 50 territories, they are deeply committed to product innovation and sustainable manufacturing excellence. They foster a dynamic, collaborative, and growth-oriented environment where professionals are empowered to excel and build long-term, cross-border careers.

We are seeking a forward-thinking and highly analytical Regional Internal Auditor (Assistant Manager) to strengthen our organization's audit capabilities. In this role, you will evaluate and enhance internal controls, compliance frameworks, and operational efficiencies using risk-based methodologies, data analytics, and AI-driven insights. This position offers excellent regional exposure, requiring a self-motivated individual who can work independently and confidently communicate risk strategies and findings with senior leadership.

• Strategic Audit Planning: Partner with the Head of Internal Audit to plan, develop, and oversee the successful execution of the comprehensive annual corporate Audit Plan.

• Data-Driven Scoping: Utilize advanced data analytics (DA) and deep process understanding during the pre-audit phase to define, refine, and propose risk-focused audit scopes to stakeholders.

• Fieldwork & Risk Mitigation: Execute and review thorough audit fieldwork—including process walkthroughs, key control identification, and control design effectiveness testing—to actively identify, flag, and resolve process abnormalities with business units.

• Execution & Reporting: Manage the audit reporting lifecycle, ensuring that findings are well-documented, clearly communicated, and systematically implemented across regional operations.

• Team Supervision: Lead, mentor, and supervise on-site audit engagements while meticulously reviewing the quality of work performed by junior audit team members.

• Process Standardization: Maintain, update, and align internal audit policies, procedures, and methodologies in accordance with evolving international best practices.

• Stakeholder Management: Maintain clear, concise, and highly effective written and verbal communications to present complex audit issues to a diverse group of internal stakeholders.

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Active professional certification is required (e.g., CPA, CIA, ACCA, or CISA).

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years of solid experience in internal or external audit, including at least 2 years serving in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

• Industry Background: Prior audit exposure within a manufacturing, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), or retail environment is highly preferred.

• Technical Acumen: Strong proficiency in SAP, Power BI, PowerPoint, and modern data analytics or AI-driven productivity tools.

• Mobility & Autonomy: High level of independence with a strong willingness to travel internationally for regional audit projects.

• Language Proficiency: Outstanding communication skills, featuring professional fluency in written and spoken English, paired with proficiency in spoken Chinese to collaborate effectively with regional stakeholders.