Job Detail: Head of Internal Audit

Provide overall leadership for the organization’s audit function :

• Develop annual audit plan and submit for review and approval.

• Implement annual audit plan as approved including where appropriate any special tasks or projects as requested by the management or Audit Committee.

• Spearhead all initiatives pertaining to audit controls and corporate governance for the bank and oversee and provide guidance for the audit team in the day-to-day operations.

• Provide advice and assist other functions on emerging audit related issues.

• Support M&A projects as and when required.

Provide leadership in people management for the finance function :

• Identify critical talent and succession gaps in the function and develop appropriate plans/strategies to ensure continuity.

• The successful candidate is expected to have the relevant professional qualifications or equivalent affiliation with an internationally recognized body. He would also possess a tertiary education from a recognized institution.

• The professional should have substantial experience in a role in a progressive, international financial institution of which at least 5 years must be with one of the big 4 accounting firm.  While the ideal candidate should be a local, foreigners currently working in Vietnam will be considered.  Familiarity with the Vietnam audit requirements will be a definite advantage.

• A strong grasp of English both written and spoken is a must. 

• The candidate would be a commercially astute professional with the ability to balance control, governance and business needs.

• He/she will also be able to understand and evaluate the key value drivers of the businesses and overall organization. 

• He would be a credible professional who is able to inspire confidence and respect both internally and externally.

• An individual with an inquiring approach and the ability to “ask the right questions”.  The professional should be intuitive and decisive with the ability to make accurate judgments. 

• Ability to manage change in a fast-paced environment; experience in dealing with unsettling business environment and in effecting operational strategies accordingly.

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.

• A self-starter who is energetic and team-oriented in approach.

• Impeccable integrity.