JOB DETAIL
Finance/Operations Auditor , (Senior), Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Location: Malaysia
Other Location: Kuala Lumpur
Salary: Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Sector: Consumer Goods / Services
Job Reference: 81000
Recruiter Name: Pureaudit
Recruiter Type: Consultancy
Date Posted: 21 April 2008
Finance/Operations Auditor, (Senior) , Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Our client is an international Conglomerate in the Consumer Goods industry with approximately 50 manufacturing processing facilities distributed in more than 160 countries. The client is one of the largest consumer packaged goods companies, and employees approximately 85,000 employees.
The company is seeking an experienced and motivated Finance/ Operations Auditor and Senior Auditors to be located in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia and reporting to the Corporate Audit Manager in Hong Kong. The auditors will be based by themselves as an audit representative within the company; therefore a high degree of maturity and the ability to work independently is required.
This is your opportunity to join a world class multinational company with excellent prospects. The company provides competitive compensation and benefits and there are excellent development and career opportunities for high performing individuals.
Tasks and Responsibilities
• Conduct integrated financial, operational and special reviews of company operations with an emphasis on risk and internal controls, operating efficiencies and compliance with company policies. Selectively, review suppliers’, customers’ or other third-parties’ controls and procedures.
• Effectively co-ordinate audit work with Information Systems Auditors to assess/test general computer and application controls, including use of audit software to extract and analyze data from business applications (e.g. SAP R/3).
• Coordinate audit projects and coach other audit team members.
• Communicate risks and recommendations to mitigate risks to senior management, and agree effective action plans.
• Partner and establish excellent working relationships with headquarters and affiliate management and external auditors, while retaining auditing independence.
• Identify and evaluate best business practices in various business cycles, including accounting and financial reporting, treasury, sales, procurement, inventory management and marketing.
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Strong analytical skills and ability to grasp complex business processes.
• Ability to work well individually and in teams, share information, support colleagues and encourage participation.
• Excellent communication (written and spoken), interpersonal and influencing skills to be able to effectively present complex and sensitive issues to senior management.
• Integrity, honesty, respect for others, pursuer of excellence and innovation.
• Enthusiasm, self-motivation and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to respond and adapt quickly to changing work situations and environments.
• Excellent time management, organization and project management skills.
• University degree (preferably at Master’s level) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years experience in either of the following fields:
o Professional practice in Big 4 or similar international firm within external, internal or forensic audit group. Ideally experience in working with multinational organizations, preferably within the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or manufacturing sectors.
o Finance or internal audit experience within a multinational organization, preferably within FMCG or manufacturing sectors.
• Implementation and/or end-user experience of SAP R/3 modules (particularly FI/CO/MM/SD/PS) an advantage.
• Knowledge of ACL an advantage.
• Proficiency in use of desktop software, such as Microsoft Office©.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, CA, ACCA or similar an advantage.
• Fluency in English, and Bahasa Malaysian and proficiency in at least one additional Asian Language.
• Willingness and desire to travel extensively (up to 50%) across Asia Pacific.
The seniority of the position will be based on the candidate’s overall experience, qualification and competencies
Our client is an international Conglomerate in the Consumer Goods industry with approximately 50 manufacturing processing facilities distributed in more than 160 countries. The client is one of the largest consumer packaged goods companies, and employees approximately 85,000 employees.
The company is seeking an experienced and motivated Finance/ Operations Auditor and Senior Auditors to be located in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia and reporting to the Corporate Audit Manager in Hong Kong. The auditors will be based by themselves as an audit representative within the company; therefore a high degree of maturity and the ability to work independently is required.
This is your opportunity to join a world class multinational company with excellent prospects. The company provides competitive compensation and benefits and there are excellent development and career opportunities for high performing individuals.
Tasks and Responsibilities
• Conduct integrated financial, operational and special reviews of company operations with an emphasis on risk and internal controls, operating efficiencies and compliance with company policies. Selectively, review suppliers’, customers’ or other third-parties’ controls and procedures.
• Effectively co-ordinate audit work with Information Systems Auditors to assess/test general computer and application controls, including use of audit software to extract and analyze data from business applications (e.g. SAP R/3).
• Coordinate audit projects and coach other audit team members.
• Communicate risks and recommendations to mitigate risks to senior management, and agree effective action plans.
• Partner and establish excellent working relationships with headquarters and affiliate management and external auditors, while retaining auditing independence.
• Identify and evaluate best business practices in various business cycles, including accounting and financial reporting, treasury, sales, procurement, inventory management and marketing.
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Strong analytical skills and ability to grasp complex business processes.
• Ability to work well individually and in teams, share information, support colleagues and encourage participation.
• Excellent communication (written and spoken), interpersonal and influencing skills to be able to effectively present complex and sensitive issues to senior management.
• Integrity, honesty, respect for others, pursuer of excellence and innovation.
• Enthusiasm, self-motivation and ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to respond and adapt quickly to changing work situations and environments.
• Excellent time management, organization and project management skills.
• University degree (preferably at Master’s level) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 3 years experience in either of the following fields:
o Professional practice in Big 4 or similar international firm within external, internal or forensic audit group. Ideally experience in working with multinational organizations, preferably within the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or manufacturing sectors.
o Finance or internal audit experience within a multinational organization, preferably within FMCG or manufacturing sectors.
• Implementation and/or end-user experience of SAP R/3 modules (particularly FI/CO/MM/SD/PS) an advantage.
• Knowledge of ACL an advantage.
• Proficiency in use of desktop software, such as Microsoft Office©.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA, CA, ACCA or similar an advantage.
• Fluency in English, and Bahasa Malaysian and proficiency in at least one additional Asian Language.
• Willingness and desire to travel extensively (up to 50%) across Asia Pacific.
The seniority of the position will be based on the candidate’s overall experience, qualification and competencies
