Manager – Internal Audit, Assurance & Risk

#Prefer candidate with Logistics/Freight forwarding industry background.
Required Experience: 5–7 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or Governance functions, preferably in a multinational or large corporate environment.

Role Objective: The role will focus on strengthening the organization’s governance, compliance, and risk management framework by actively partnering with business stakeholders. The incumbent will drive initiatives across Compliance, Legal adherence, Process effectiveness, and Risk Mitigation, ensuring strong internal controls and preventive mechanisms are embedded within business processes.

The objective is to create a proactive control environment where potential risks or non-compliance are identified and addressed before they materialize, thereby ensuring operational discipline, regulatory adherence, and sustainable business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Governance

·         Ensure monitoring for adherence to statutory, regulatory, and internal compliance requirements applicable to the organization’s operations in China and the region.

·         Conduct periodic compliance reviews and internal audits to ensure processes remain aligned with regulatory and internal policy frameworks.

·         Work closely with business teams to embed compliance within day-to-day operational processes.

Legal & Regulatory Alignment

·         Coordinate with business stakeholders and legal teams to ensure all business activities and processes comply with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.

·         Identify potential legal and regulatory exposure and recommend preventive and corrective measures.

·         Support the organization in monitoring regulatory developments and ensuring timely alignment of internal policies and processes.

Process Strengthening & Control Framework

·         Review and evaluate business processes and internal control mechanisms in collaboration with functional stakeholders.

·         Identify process gaps and design robust preventive controls to strengthen governance and operational discipline.

·         Assist in developing and refining policies, SOPs, and internal control frameworks to ensure consistent and compliant operations.

Risk Identification & Mitigation

·         Proactively identify operational, compliance, financial, and regulatory risks within business processes.

·         Work collaboratively with business teams to develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.

·         Promote a culture of risk awareness and accountability across the organization.

Internal Audit & Monitoring

·         Support the development and execution of the annual internal audit plan aligned with organizational risk priorities.

·         Conduct audit assignments, document observations, perform root cause analysis, and provide practical recommendations for improvement.

·         Monitor and follow up on audit observations and compliance actions to ensure timely resolution.

Business Partnership

·         Act as a trusted partner to business stakeholders, working collaboratively to strengthen controls while supporting business objectives.

·         Create awareness and provide guidance on best practices in governance, compliance, and risk management.

Documentation & Reporting

·         Maintain comprehensive audit documentation, compliance records, and working papers in line with audit standards.

·         Prepare clear audit and compliance reports for management review.

Special Assignments

·         Undertake special reviews, risk assessments, or investigations as directed by the Head – Internal Audit or Chief – Assurance & Risk Executive.

Key Skills & Competencies

·         Strong knowledge of Corporate Governance, Compliance frameworks, Risk Management, and Internal Controls.

·         Ability to design preventive control mechanisms and strengthen process governance.

·         Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities.

·         Proficiency in MS Office tools; exposure to data analytics tools is an advantage.

·         Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams.

·         Strong verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in English and Mandarin/Chinese.

·         High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.