Head of Internal Audit recruitment
More on the company:
This is a really interesting company. Headquartered inSwitzerland, they are a specialist firm that partner businesses looking to expand in to emerging markets. This role focuses on theirAsiabased operations where the company have a very strong brand name, not to mention a 150 year legacy! They already partner with some of the biggest global companies providing a wide range of market integration services.
The company has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years, on the back of the booming Asian 'tiger economies' ofHong Kong,Singapore,South KoreaandTaiwan. This company now employs over 24,000 people across over 600 locations. As Head of internal Audit you will be responsible for the independent appraisal of business departments. Seeking to mitigate business risks, improving internal controls and improving operational efficiency. This is a high profile position, and you will report directly to the Audit Committee and the company Chairman.
More on the Location:
TheCityStateofSingaporeis an island country mad up of 63 islands and separated from theMalay Peninsulaby the Straits of Johr. Measuring just 137km²Singaporegained full independence an 1965 and is renowned as one of the freest, most innovative, most competitive and most business friendly world markets.
Singaporeis a very young country and its thriving economy also makes it very culturally diverse. There expat population is one of the largest in the world (27%), and over one third ofSingaporenationals speak English as their first Language. Mandarin is the other major language spoken as well as Malay and Tamil, but English is the language used in business, government and in education.
BecauseSingaporeis a high profile player in the global economy, the cost of living is commensurate with other global financial centers. And due to its multicultural history as a British colony, cultural considerations are less comprehensive than in other Asian business hubs likeChinaandJapan
Singaporeis one of the safest countries in the world, mostly down to it's incredibly low unemployment rate (around 2%) and the city-state's harsh judicial system. It is also extremely clean. As for the transport system, Singaporehas an infrastructure, with efficient bus and train systems, and an abundance of taxis which are very reasonably priced. Peace of mind something you'll have in daily life inSingapore-more than most cities, if not all cities!
(Full job description detailing role requirements is available on application)
More on the requirements:
- At least 8 years experience of Internal Audit.
- University degree plus qualifications as CPA/CIA/CISA
- Relevant experience in both a big four audit firm as well as in a com-parable position with an operating company
- Relevant knowledge in publicly listed companies
- In-depth working experience in Asia
- Excellent oral and written communications skills in English. Other languages as German or Asian are a benefit
In-depth familiarity with SAP environment is an asset
