Senior Manager, Internal Audit

Job Description

OVERVIEW

• Location: Don Mueang, Bangkok
• Department: Internal Audit
• Entity: Thai AirAsia
• Status: Full-time

YOUR ROLE AS A Senior Manager, Internal Audit

This role is a highly experienced professional responsible for managing and executing complex internal audits, reviews, and consulting engagements across the organization. This role ensures the effectiveness of governance processes, risk management controls, and internal control systems.

The Senior Manager will lead audit teams, mentor staff, and communicate critical findings and recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee, driving continuous improvement in the company's control environment.

WHAT YOU’LL CHAMPION:

1. Audit Leadership & Execution

• Audit Planning: Lead the planning, scoping, and execution of risk based financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits, ensuring alignment with the annual audit plan and professional standards (e.g., IIA).
• Methodology: Oversee the preparation of detailed risk assessments, audit programs, and testing procedures to ensure comprehensive coverage of key risk areas.
• Fieldwork Management: Direct audit fieldwork, review workpapers for accuracy and completeness, and ensure audits are completed on time and within budget.
• Issue Resolution: Develop risk-based, practical recommendations for corrective action and actively monitor the timely implementation of management's remediation plans.

2. Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Reporting: Prepare and present high-quality, clear, and concise audit reports to senior management and the Audit Committee, effectively communicating findings, risks, and the strategic impact of control deficiencies.
• Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to business unit leaders and project teams, offering independent consultation on control design, process efficiencies, and emerging risks.
• External Liaison: Coordinate activities with external auditors to ensure reliance on internal audit work where appropriate, minimizing duplication of effort.

3. Team Management & Development

• Supervision: Directly manage, mentor, and coach audit staff and junior auditors, reviewing performance and promoting continuous professional development.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the Internal Audit function adheres to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Resource Allocation: Optimize the allocation of audit resources across engagements based on risk and skill requirements.

4. Compliance & Risk

• Regulatory Focus: Maintain expertise in relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), GDPR, industry-specific compliance) and incorporate them into the audit plan.
• Fraud Risk: Proactively assess the potential for fraud and illegal acts, ensuring appropriate controls are in place and reviewing processes for detection.

5. Group Internal Audit Alignment & Reporting

• Group Audit Alignment: Ensure audit activities are aligned with the Group Internal Audit (GIA) framework, policies, methodologies, risk assessment approach, and annual audit plan to promote consistency across the Group and its subsidiaries.
• Functional Reporting: Report functionally to the Head of Group Internal Audit on audit planning, execution, findings, reporting, resource requirements, and remediation progress, in accordance with the established Group Internal Audit governance structure.
• Group Governance & Oversight: Support Group-wide governance and oversight by monitoring compliance with Group policies, identifying control and governance gaps across subsidiaries, and recommending improvements to strengthen the overall control environment.
• Coordination & Consolidation: Coordinate with Group Internal Audit and other subsidiary audit teams to facilitate cross-entity audits, share risk insights, consolidate audit results, and address common or recurring control deficiencies.
• Group Risk & Reporting: Escalate significant audit findings, emerging risks, and unresolved high-risk issues to Group Internal Audit in a timely manner, ensuring appropriate visibility and follow-up at Group level.

WHO YOU ARE

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or a related risk/compliance function, with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
• Certification: Possession of a relevant professional certification is required, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Technical Audit Expertise: Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), risk assessment methodologies, and GAAP/IFRS.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, manage multiple concurrent projects, and drive high-quality results.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Analytical Rigor: Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to assess the effectiveness of controls and the root cause of issues.

WHAT YOU’LL ENJOY:

• Physical Wellbeing: Key medical and insurance benefits, maternity expenses, flexible work arrangements, and health and fitness amenities.
• Emotional Wellbeing: Paid time off, wellness programmes, and childcare amenities.
• Financial Wellbeing: Resources relating to financial, personal skills and career growth programmes.
• Allstars Specials: Free flights, unlimited discounted flights, and exclusive discounts with partners.
• A unique Allstar culture like no other

OUR HIRING PROCESS:

• Application Review and Skills Match
• Assessment
• Interviews
• Background Verification
• Offer Process

GET TO KNOW AIRASIA :

AirAsia has been the World's Best Low-Cost Airline for 14 consecutive years with over 800 million guests flown. We continue to champion dreams, serve the underserved and connect the world and Asean like no other so Now Everyone Can Fly.

GET TO KNOW US:

Our story begins in 2001 with a dream, two planes and a 40 million ringgit debt. You’ll know us as the ‘Now Everyone Can Fly’ airline (if you don’t, we’re definitely older than you). Today, we’re more than just an airline. We’re Capital A - a world-class brand that wears many hats. Our mission is to connect people and transform lives in Asean.

Above all, we’re Allstars. We believe in the unbelievable and we dare to dream. We also believe in celebrating all individuals. So no matter your culture and background or if you prefer aisle seat to window seat, we’re excited to have you onboard.

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