I. JOB SUMMARY:

Be responsible for leading internal audit reviews as described in the approved internal audit plan to evaluate if the governance, risk management & internal control processes of MSN Group and its subsidiaries (with focus on retail business) are:

• Operating efficiency and effectively;
• Complied with laws and regulations; and
• Adequate and operating effectively to ensure reliability over financial reporting

Area in charge: Retail Business Audit

II. JOB DESCRIPTION:

Main Duty:

1. Develop and execute annual audit plan

• Assist Internal Audit Director to develop the annual audit plan based on risk-based approach and the requirements of Board of Directors, Management;
• Be responsible for conducting internal audit reviews by developing the audit program, planning for the audit and leading the on-site review and reporting of audit findings and recommendations. He/she is also responsible for conducting follow-ups with relevant parties to ensure that recommendations and agreed actions appearing in various internal and external audit reports are implemented in an appropriate manner.

2.Report audit results and follow-up on action plan implementation

• Assist Internal Audit Director to prepare periodic and ad-hoc internal audit reports to Board of Directors, Audit Committees and Management;
• Report significant issues on governance, compliance, risk and controls affecting the organizations including resolution and/or improvements on the situations when they arise to Internal Audit Director.
• Conduct follow-up on the status of action plan implementation and report/escalate results as required.

3. Assist Internal Audit Director in the establishment of Internal Audit framework, including IA manual and other relevant standards in conducting the internal audit work. Keep abreast of best practice and latest standards on audit and control.

4. Assist Internal Audit Director in training of staff and maintain oneself with sufficient knowledge, skills, experience, and professional certifications and to meet the requirements of this position.

Other Tasks:

5. Assist Internal Audit Director in the investigation of significant suspected fraudulent activities within the organization, as required.

6. Assist Internal Audit Director in the communication & coordination with external auditors, and other external agencies as required.

III. REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications & training:

• University qualification in auditing/accounting/economics/business administration is required. Professional internal audit & accounting qualifications (e.g. CPA, CIA, ACCA) is an advantage
• Foreign language: proficiency in English
• Computer: proficiency in office applications

Working experience:

• Minimum 8 years working experience in internal audit/external audit/risk & control management with at least 1 year in management position.
• Experience working with professional accounting/auditing firm, in retail industry

Knowledge & skills:

• Solid understanding and practical skills of internal audit principles and methodologies
• Good knowledge of risks, control principles and concepts
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Data analytics skill
• Strong project management skills

Competency and other requirements:

• Able to look at the “big picture”
• Excellent analytical skill
• Able to conceptualize and think creatively
• Process oriented
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Attention to details
• Good time management
• Comfortable to initiate changes

Ability to present and explain concepts through various media (e.g presentation, memos, discussion)