Senior Internal Auditor Pacific & NEA

ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety and convenience. With offices in over 70 countries, we are represented in all major regions within both mature and emerging markets. In Australia, ASSA ABLOY has manufacturing sites which take design concepts through to finished products for both the local and export market. Our iconic brands, such as Lockwood, Abloy, Whitco and Yale, are driven by innovation and have been recognised with ASSA ABLOY’s inclusion in Forbes’ Top 100 most innovative companies list, on four separate occasions. About The Role We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Internal Senior Auditor – Pacific Region to join the ASSA ABLOY team based in Oakleigh or Mentone, Melbourne. Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit APAC, this role is highly collaborative and requires the ability to partner with ASSA ABLOY APAC colleagues and functional peers across the organisation as global practices and policies are implemented in business entities based in Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Japan and USA. About You As the Senior Internal Auditor, you will support the Audit Team in executing the planned audit engagements around the APAC region covering ASSA ABLOY divisions and work with stakeholders to identify risk factors, recommend solutions to minimize all potential risks, and strengthen control and compliance across the business. Your previously demonstrated ability

1. Perform preliminary risk assessment of the assigned business unit or legal entity before the actual field audit work.
2. Identify risk areas and any opportunities to increase the effectiveness of Internal Controls for the organizations that will be audited.
3. Conduct or assist in conducting reviews of organizational and functional activities and processes.
4. Evaluate the effectiveness of the Internal Control through the field audit.
5. Prepare work papers as required by the type of audit to support the audit observations and findings, including the necessary P&L impacts.
6. Upon completion of each field audit, prepare a detailed audit log highlighting control and compliance issues, findings, financial impact, and the agreed corrective actions for remediation.
7. Conduct follow-up audits to ensure that improvement actions have been implemented, Group policy and guidance are still being met, and best practices are being followed.
8. Perform or assist in the performance of ad-hoc audit work and compliance investigation based on business requirements.
9. Cultivate strong working relationships with all stakeholders and all relevant cross-functional teams, as well as interact with all levels of management at audited sites.

Technical Skills

1. Minimum 3-5 years of experience with multi-national companies in the capacity of internal and/or external audit; experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
2. Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. Master’s degree and/or professional certification (CPA, CA, CIA, CISA) preferred.
3. Professional experience - familiarity with IFRS, local accounting/tax obligations, Financial and Operational Controls (SOX/COSO), and IT Controls (COBIT/ISO/IEC27001).
4. Experience in audits of application systems, web applications, data centers, networks, security, and the internet/e-commerce is a plus.
5. Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft AX, 365 and HFM.
6. Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
8. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

In Return This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Auditing Team and be part of a leadership team in a company competing on the global stage. As a global company, there is a diverse range of opportunities, both locally and abroad. We offer a competitive salary, and the opportunity to develop and enhance your career. We take great pride in the efforts of our team members who create a supportive team environment and make ASSA ABLOY such a great place to work. Opportunities like this seldom knock twice so apply now. We are the ASSA ABLOY Group Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr