Internal Audit Assistant Manager Job Listing at Flex in Penang (Job ID WD183253)

Description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. 

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives. 

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Audit & Risk Management Services (ARMS), is a global team of 45+ audit and risk professionals across 10+ global locations. Reporting directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, we add value to the company by highlighting risks and influencing management's actions against those risks to protect our business. We make this possible by partnering with Management across all locations and functions within Flex, developing a deep understanding of the business, and by providing high-quality independent objective assurance services and advice.

Job summary:

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

The role of the Assistant Audit 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 Assistant Manager will lead smaller projects; 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 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.

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

• Work experience: 7+ years.
• Areas of Knowledge: Good knowledge of auditing, risk management, operational processes, internal controls; prior working experience in MNC or US manufacturing companies or Big 4 audit or consulting background are desirable
• College Degree, CIA certification preferred but not essential. 
• Languages: strong written and verbal skills in English. Ability to read and speak Chinese is highly desirable.
• IT skills: Adequate knowledge of Microsoft Office and main ERP systems (mainly BaaN).
• Ability to travel up to ~40% and flexibility in schedule including occasion out-of-hours meetings.

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

• Medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonus

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