Head of internal audit - 120K @ Ladkrabang

A leading construction and engineering organisation is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to lead team and oversee risk-based audits across construction projects and corporate functions. The role covers governance, internal controls, risk management, project cost and profitability, procurement, Finance, IT Audit and compliance, with regular reporting to the CEO and Audit Committee with site visits as required.

Detailed Job Description

• Take overall responsibility for the assurance and control function, setting the annual review agenda, overseeing the team and ensuring coverage is aligned with key business risks.
• Review project and operational activities across multiple locations, with emphasis on commercial performance, project spending, purchasing, vendors, contracts, stock, cash flow and process compliance.
• Assess controls across key head-office functions and systems, including Finance, Procurement, HR, IT and other support areas, with exposure to technology-related controls and IT risk.
• Investigate unusual issues, identify underlying causes and work with management on practical improvements, while tracking agreed actions through to completion.
• Provide clear updates on major observations, risk areas and improvement priorities to senior leadership and the relevant governance committee, while introducing more data-driven and technology-enabled audit approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, IT or a related discipline; professional qualifications such as CIA, CPA or CISA would be advantageous.
• Around 12+ years of relevant experience, with solid leadership experience managing an Internal Audit, Risk, Assurance or similar function.
• Background in construction, engineering, infrastructure, property, industrial or other project-driven environments is highly relevant.
• Strong understanding of audit, internal controls, risk, governance and commercial processes, with experience covering projects, procurement, contracts, costs and/or technology controls.
• Strong commercial judgement, analytical ability and communication skills, with confidence working with senior stakeholders, challenging issues constructively and presenting key findings to management and governance bodies.

Due to the high volume of applications, our team will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Robert Walters Recruitment (Thailand) Limited
Recruitment License No.: น. 1188 / 2551