Job Description of Internal Auditor

Purpose of this post: To carry out an independent appraisal of the effectiveness of the policies, procedures and standards by which the company's financial, physical and information resources are managed

Reports to: chief executive officer.

Duties and responsibilities

1. To work with management to ensure a system is in place which ensures that all major risks of the company are identified and analysed, on an annual basis
2. To plan, organise and carry out the internal audit function including the preparation of an audit plan which fulfils the responsibility of the department, scheduling and assigning work and estimating resource needs
3. To report to both the CEO and management on the policies, programmes and activities of the department
4. To coordinate coverage with the external auditors and ensure that each party is not only aware of the other's work but also well briefed on areas of concern
5. To make recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, report on the findings and recommendations and monitor management's response and implementation
6. To review and report on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information that is provided for management
7. To work with management to ensure a system is in place which ensure that all major risks of the company are identified and analysed, on an annual basis
8. To report on the value for money that the company obtains in all its activities with special regard to economy, efficiency and effectiveness
9. To conduct any reviews or tasks requested by CEO, or finance director, provided a such reviews and tasks do not compromise the independence or objectivity of the internal audit function
10. To provide both CEO and the management with an opinion on the internal controls in the company.

Person specification

• Graduated from the Finance and Accounting or Business Administration, or related equivalency, and favourable if achieving certificates of Internal Auditor or ACCA (Certified Chartered Accountant) or equivalent which implies a thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of accounting and financial records and transaction.
• A knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, test and sampling methods involved in conducting audits
• An ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports
• An ability to maintain current knowledge of developments related to business matters of interest to internal audit, particularly legislation changes and developments as they affect the company.
• An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with other company staff and to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• An ability to work unsupervised.

Experience and Other Requirements

1. At least 5 years with function of internal audit, and favourable if in the non-life insurance sector
2. Vietnamese male with age of more than 30.
3. Work Location: HCM City
4. Salary: Negotiate