Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of the annual risk-based internal audit plan. This involves conducting high-level risk assessments, analyzing data sources, and consulting with senior stakeholders to determine audit scope and priorities.
• Audit Execution & Oversight: Oversee the full lifecycle of audit engagements. Ensure the audit team executes tasks effectively and professionally, reviewing audit programs and work papers to guarantee quality, accuracy, and adherence to international auditing standards.
• Stakeholder Management & Reporting: Serve as the primary point of contact for senior management regarding audit results. Present comprehensive audit reports that clearly articulate risks, control deficiencies, and strategic recommendations. Negotiate and agree upon practical, value-adding action plans with local management.
• Team Development: Build, mentor, and supervise the internal audit team (including Senior Auditors and Officers). Proactively identify training needs and provide coaching to enhance the team's technical knowledge, soft skills, and professional growth.
• Follow-up & Monitoring: manage the tracking and monitoring of outstanding audit issues. Ensure that management action plans are implemented effectively and within the agreed timeframes to mitigate identified risks.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion the enhancement of internal audit methodologies and tools. Proactively identify opportunities to improve business processes and controls, ultimately adding measurable value to the company’s operations.

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, or ACCA) is preferred
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in external/internal audit, risk management, or internal control, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial or supervisory role
• Advanced knowledge of internal audit standards (IPPF), COSO framework, and risk assessment methodologies. Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and complex problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, manage conflicts, and maintain a pleasant but professional demeanor with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Native Burmese speaker with professional fluency in written and spoken English (ability to write high-quality board-level reports in English)
• Willingness and ability to travel/work upcountry and abroad as required by business needs