Operation & ESG Audit Expert

Providing independent, objective, and risk-based assurance and advisory services to strengthen the Group's ability to create, protect, and maintain value; through assessing and contributing to the improvement of the effectiveness of corporate governance, risk management, and internal control systems.

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Main Scope and Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for conducting audits and providing assurances on manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain, logistics, trade, human resources, quality, food safety, R&D, asset management, maintenance, investment projects, capex, group/company/department-wide KPIs, compliance, and fraud. Also includes areas related to systems, business continuity, crisis management, ESG, sustainability, traceability, climate-related processes, and operational fraud.
• Support to develop, review and maintain the Internal Audit Charter, clearly defining the purpose, authority, responsibility, organizational position and scope of the internal audit function; ensure independence, objectivity and full access to the resources, information, personnel, systems, assets and locations necessary to perform its responsibilities.
• Support to develop the internal audit strategy and risk-based audit plan in alignment with the organization’s objectives, strategy and significant risks; determine the resources, budget, capabilities and need for experts or third parties required to execute the plan.
• Plan and perform assurance services, advisory services, thematic audits and investigations within the approved scope; assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes, and provide recommendations to add value and improve the organization’s operations.
• Communicate and report audit results in a timely manner, including findings, root causes, impact, conclusions and recommendations to responsible parties; aggregate trends, significant issues and overall conclusions for the Audit Committee, Board of Directors and management; escalate significant matters, scope limitations or risks not adequately addressed.
• Establish and maintain a process to monitor findings, recommendations and management action plans; validate implementation and remediation effectiveness; report overdue or incomplete actions, as well as risks accepted by management that may exceed the organization’s risk appetite or tolerance.
• Support to Develop and maintain a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program covering the internal audit function; perform ongoing monitoring, periodic internal assessments, performance measurement, assessment of conformance with professional standards and necessary improvement actions.
• Coordinate with external auditors, risk management, compliance, internal control, risk owners and other assurance providers to ensure appropriate assurance coverage, reduce duplication and optimize resources; assess competence, objectivity and work quality before using or relying on their results.
• Other: Conduct ad-hoc tasks and ad-hoc projects at the request of line manager, include AUP Scope and/or Special investigation

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, and Internal Control, including:

  - Preference will be given to candidates with experience working at Big4 firms (in areas such as External Audit, Risk Advisory, ESG Advisory, etc.), and experience working in manufacturing or FMCG companies.
  - Preference will be given to candidates with experience related to ESG scopes or publicly listed companies.
  - Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Manufacturing, Product Quality Management, Machinery Technology, Project Management, and/or specialized knowledge in agriculture, manufacturing, QA-QC, supply chain, etc., who wish to transition to Internal Audit.
  - Preference will be given to candidates with CIA, CISA, or ACCA certifications.

• Possesses good knowledge of standards, practices, ESG frameworks, Internal Audit, Risk Management, and standards related to operations, food safety and hygiene, traceability, and certification.
• Knowledge of analytical applications such as Power BI, Excel, and Tableau. Ability to present reports effectively using PowerPoint.
• Strong level of planning, analysis, independent working and working under pressure.
• Good communication, assertiveness, people dealing. Fluent in English communication.
• Having knowledge and experience in the FMCG field, ERM system (SAP) is an advantage.