Head of Internal Audit

As a Head of Internal Audit at Kayan Group, you will be responsible to ensure compliance, improve operational efficiency, and safeguard assets by implementing strong internal controls and conducting regular audits.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the internal audit team, fostering a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement.
• Plan and conduct audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Ensure independence and objectivity of the audit function.
• Develop and execute audit plans based on Kayan Group priorities.
• Prepare and present audit findings and recommendations to senior management and the audit committee.
• Operational audits to ensure the efficient use of resources and adherence to processes.
• Compliance audits for import duties, tax regulations, and labor laws.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure audits align with business processes and help in efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure comprehensive reporting.
• Perform IT audits to assess data security and privacy measures.
• Prepare annual audit reports for stakeholders, including shareholders and regulatory bodies.
• Recommend enhancements to internal processes and controls based on audit findings.
• Promote best practices in internal audit and risk management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Masters degree preferred.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA is required.
• 10+ years of experience in internal audit, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies and risk management frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.