Head, Internal Audit Office Asian Institute of Technology
Head of Internal Audit
General Description: Directs a comprehensive audit program providing assurance and consulting services to audit committee and management. Work involves serving as the chief audit executive, and audit committee secretary; performing advanced level professional and managerial internal auditing work in the areas of risk management, control, and governance; providing ongoing training, coaching, supervision and performance appraisals to Internal Audit staffs; maintaining professional ethical standards; and maintaining effective working relationships with audit committee and management; works independently with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment within limits of accepted auditing standards and established policy.
Job Responsibilities
1. Directs and oversees the development of the Annual Audit Plan and the Internal Audit Annual Report.
2. Directs the identification and evaluation of risk areas for the development of the Annual Audit Plan and coordinates review and approval with the Audit Committee.
3. Performs as an audit committee secretary, directs the preparation and review of Audit Committee quarterly meeting materials.
4. Directs the performance of audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues and recommendations, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing relevant information, evaluating evidence, documenting business processes and procedures, and completing audit documentation.
5. Oversees audit staff in the planning, organizing, conducting and monitoring of overall Internal Audit operations.
6. Reviews and approves the audit objectives, scope, and audit programs for assigned audit projects.
7. Counsels and guides staff to ensure that approved audit objectives are met and that adequate coverage is achieved.
8. Hires, trains and evaluates staff; and takes corrective actions to address performance problems.
9. Communicates the results of audits via written reports and oral presentations to the Audit Committee, and the management. (5%)
10. Pursues professional development opportunities, including internal and external training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with staff. (5%)
11. Performs related work as assigned by the Audit Committee or the Executive Management.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Extensive knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
2. Extensive knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.
3. Extensive skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
4. Extensive skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
5. Extensive skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
6. Considerable skill in using a computer with word processing, spreadsheet, professional presentation and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries and analyses.
7. Extensive skill in effective verbal and written communications, including interpersonal and active listening skills, and skill in presenting findings and recommendations.
8. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with the internal audit team, management and staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team
Education and Experience Minimum Requirements
1. Master degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
2. Certification as a CIA (Certified Internal Auditor).
3. Ten years of full-time and direct experience in internal auditing, including six years at management level.
4. Additional certification related to the internal audit profession (CFE, CPA, CMA or CISA) is a plus.
Job Email id: hro-apply(at)ait.ac.th
General Description: Directs a comprehensive audit program providing assurance and consulting services to audit committee and management. Work involves serving as the chief audit executive, and audit committee secretary; performing advanced level professional and managerial internal auditing work in the areas of risk management, control, and governance; providing ongoing training, coaching, supervision and performance appraisals to Internal Audit staffs; maintaining professional ethical standards; and maintaining effective working relationships with audit committee and management; works independently with extensive latitude for initiative and independent judgment within limits of accepted auditing standards and established policy.
Job Responsibilities
1. Directs and oversees the development of the Annual Audit Plan and the Internal Audit Annual Report.
2. Directs the identification and evaluation of risk areas for the development of the Annual Audit Plan and coordinates review and approval with the Audit Committee.
3. Performs as an audit committee secretary, directs the preparation and review of Audit Committee quarterly meeting materials.
4. Directs the performance of audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues and recommendations, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing relevant information, evaluating evidence, documenting business processes and procedures, and completing audit documentation.
5. Oversees audit staff in the planning, organizing, conducting and monitoring of overall Internal Audit operations.
6. Reviews and approves the audit objectives, scope, and audit programs for assigned audit projects.
7. Counsels and guides staff to ensure that approved audit objectives are met and that adequate coverage is achieved.
8. Hires, trains and evaluates staff; and takes corrective actions to address performance problems.
9. Communicates the results of audits via written reports and oral presentations to the Audit Committee, and the management. (5%)
10. Pursues professional development opportunities, including internal and external training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with staff. (5%)
11. Performs related work as assigned by the Audit Committee or the Executive Management.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Extensive knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
2. Extensive knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.
3. Extensive skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
4. Extensive skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
5. Extensive skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
6. Considerable skill in using a computer with word processing, spreadsheet, professional presentation and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries and analyses.
7. Extensive skill in effective verbal and written communications, including interpersonal and active listening skills, and skill in presenting findings and recommendations.
8. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with the internal audit team, management and staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team
Education and Experience Minimum Requirements
1. Master degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, or a related field.
2. Certification as a CIA (Certified Internal Auditor).
3. Ten years of full-time and direct experience in internal auditing, including six years at management level.
4. Additional certification related to the internal audit profession (CFE, CPA, CMA or CISA) is a plus.
Job Email id: hro-apply(at)ait.ac.th
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