Senior Specialist, Group Audit & Advisory

Job Purpose

• Key player in the Group Internal Audit initiatives to continuously improve / raise the stature and value-addition to the stakeholders (e.g. Axiata Board Audit Committee (BAC), Management and Operating Companies (OpCos) Internal Audit functions) with alignment to the Group’s objectives, strategies, risks appetite, industry best practices, including cross functional stakeholders engagements and engagements with the Axiata Nominee Directors on Opcos BAC
• Lead the Group Annual IA Plan development & execution in alignment with Axiata Group strategic objective and direction, strategic risks, and governance framework eg Groupwide Annual IA Plan, Global Audits.
• Deliver on Global Audit execution rigor, quality and value added recommendations (eg systemic / structural change, new engagement model, etc) per key stakeholders expectations eg BAC, Management / Axiata Nominee Directors & GCIA, on top of the BAU insights / recommendations (compliance / non compliance findings)
• Lead the operationalization of BAC Secretariat roles and tasks per Axiata BAC expectations / requirements

Scope & authority

• Work with Opcos HIA on Groupwide IA Annual Plan & Global Audit execution, stakeholders engagement & reporting to Axiata BAC
• Make decisions regarding operational matters within the scope of the role, seeking approval from SLT, when necessary
• Prioritize tasks and manage limited resources efficiently to ensure expected quality and deadlines are met
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, providing information, updates, and reports as required, in line with the audience
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies in carrying out job duties
• Access and handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times
• Provide recommendations on systemic / structural change, new engagement model, policies, procedures, risks management, control mechanisms, overcoming wastages, inefficiencies, over bureaucracy, overly / costly design controls, etc, as and when required

Key Accountabilities

1. Groupwide Annual Internal Audit Plan, Budget, and Resources Competencies

• Lead the Group-wide annual audit plan based on ‘Risks Based Audit’ methodology & standard defined by Axiata GIA (audit universe, high risks-high value (HRHV), subsidiaries coverage)
• Propose the annual Global Audits candidates aligning with the Axiata Group strategy, BAC input, management input, 3rd party reliance and macro trends  

Oversight & review of Opcos IA Plans and Consolidate Group-wide IA Plan, Budget & Resources Availability and Competencies for presentation and approval by Axiata BAC

2. Global Audits

• Manage the Global Audits assignments with the support from rotating Team Leads: scope, planning, timeline, findings, consolidation and reporting to BAC
• Ensure the Global Audit work program are in line with the relevant standards and manual (e.g.G-SIAR, IA Manual etc), tests carried out are focusing on Key Controls, with management inputs considered
• Provide reports to Axiata BAC on key observations for assurance purposes and recommendations to add value to the Group

3. Axiata BAC Support & Engagement with Axiata Nominee Directors for Effective Governance & Controls in the Opcos

• Delivery on matters of concern, request of Axiata BAC & Axiata Nominee Directors on Opcos BAC for a more effective governance, risks process, and controls (in fulfillment of Listing Requirements, Laws, governance responsibilities on Axiata Group BAC)
• Permanent invitee for OpCo BAC, in alignment with Axiata Nominee Directors  

4. Axiata BAC Secretariat

• Work with the Axiata BAC Secretariat to ensure BAC meeting planning, notices, administration and conducts are carried out in professional, efficient and effective manner & BAC Minutes of Meeting

​​​​​​​5. Opcos IA Oversight per Axiata BAC request

• Oversight over IA function across the Group via Opcos Quarterly Dashboards and Reports and engagements with HIAs

Key Result Areas

The role has the following key results areas:

• Support from the Management and approval of BAC for the Groupwide Annual Internal Audit Plan, Budget, and Resources
• Timely and quality in the Global Audits delivery and value add recommendations
• Deliver on matters of concern of Axiata BAC through effective engagement with Axiata Nominee Directors for Effective Governance & Controls in the Opcos
• Part of the Axiata BAC Secretariat member to ensure smooth running of the Axiata BAC meeting proceedings
• Oversight of Opcos IA per defined metrics & per Axiata BAC request

Job Requirement

• A dynamic and matured leader, forward-looking, self-starter who takes charge of changing the status quo and solving potential problems as a Team across the Group
• Ability to manage change, effective leadership, communication, interpersonal skills engaging with the BAC members, senior management, middle management and HIAs across the Group  
• Masters / Degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, Engineering or equivalent qualifications
• Professional Qualifications such as CIA, CA or CPA will be added advantage
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, with at least 7 years in mid to senior managerial level, matured
• Knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), Code of Ethics, and COSO Framework, Data Analytics and Continuous Auditing will be added advantage
• Possess good judgement, strong ethical values/integrity and able to maintain independence and standards of professionalism
• Comfortable working and exploring new concepts, unstructured and structured matters, with keen eye for details and business/ operational acumen ​​​​​​​