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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Internal Audit Senior Manager located in Bukit Minyak, Penang.

The role of the Internal Audit Senior Manager is to plan and execute audit projects defined in our annual audit plan.  We operate as a global team, so these projects may cover sites within the Asia region, other international locations or corporate functions, and may cover any aspect of the Company’s operations such as Finance, Health & Safety, Supply Chain, Global Trade, Security, HR, etc.

 

The role on a given project may vary with the size and complexity of the project. In some cases, the Audit Manager will lead the project; in other cases they will be a team member responsible for specific areas of scope. In every case the work will involve following our systematic, disciplined approach to understand the business, evaluate risks, perform audit procedures in compliance with professional standards, and document and communicate the results of our work through workpapers, written reports and verbal presentations. 

 

This position presents an opportunity for a professional to expand their knowledge of Flex’s global business across a range of functions and locations, build a global network, interact directly with senior management and develop their risk & control mindset. We look for the candidate to bring a solid understanding of operational processes, disciplined and critical thinking, a natural curiosity about the business, excellent communication skills and an eagerness to learn and add value to Flex.

What a typical day looks like:

Through discussion with stakeholders and other research, develop a knowledge of the business and any relevant compliance requirements.Plan and schedule audit projects, aligning with the audit team and stakeholders.Use a systematic and disciplined method to assess risk and key controls for each audit, develop the scope based on that risk assessment and leveraging data analytics, and develop and perform appropriate audit procedures to validate whether those risks are being managed.Prepare audit documentation including the risk assessment, workpapers and audit reports.Use data analysis techniques to help identify issues and support findings with appropriate evidence.Communicate effectively within the team and with Management, including presenting the conclusions of their work, listening to other points of view and influencing Management to take effective action where needed.Be agile in their approach, willing to adapt quickly to assist others and ensure the overall success of the project.Interact as required with external auditors and co-sourcing auditors.Stay abreast of relevant laws and other regulatory issues that impact corporate governance and control.  Identify emerging risks that will impact the company.Supervise and review the work of more junior staff within each audit project.Complete the project or assigned work on time and within budget.Thrive in a global team, working with others with diverse backgrounds and cultures.Have the ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 40% of the time.Add value to the company by having regular communications with relevant stakeholders to provide insights.  Prepare and deliver training to various audiences in the company as required.Participate or lead other ad hoc or non-audit projects as required to support different initiatives in the organization.Assist the Senior Director to coach and develop the Asia audit team members.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

Minimum of 12 years of working experience across internal audit, internal controls, governance, risk management practices.  Prior working experience in MNC or US manufacturing companies and Big 4 audit or consulting background are desirable.Able to identify and assess complex risks and controls, and relate them to the wider business environment. Aware of changes in emerging risks, regulatory requirements. Strong analytical skills combined with critical, creating thinking and solutions, influencing, negotiation and report writing skills.Good knowledge and skills on IT and data literacy.Ability to work independently and lead a team effectively.Strong written and verbal skills in English. Ability to read and speak Chinese is highly desirable.Ability to travel up to ~40% and flexibility in schedule including occasion out-of-hours meetings.Bachelor/Master’s degree in a relevant discipline. CIA certification preferred but not essential.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

Full range of medical benefits, dental, visionLife InsurancePaid Time OffAllowances & Bonuses*

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