The Audit/Internal Control/Risk Manager is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial and operational processes by evaluating and strengthening internal controls, assessing risks, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and standards, and improving overall governance within the oil palm operations. This role will cover plantation activities, procurement, processing, logistics, and sales processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute annual internal audit plans, covering plantation, mill, and administrative operations.
- Monitor internal controls across procurement, production, inventory, and sales to prevent fraud, waste, and inefficiencies.
- Perform regular audits of financial records, payroll, and transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Evaluate risks across all business units and propose mitigating strategies.
- Investigate irregularities and report findings to senior management.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements (e.g., tax laws, environmental laws, RSPO).
- Collaborate with management to implement process improvements and risk mitigation plans.
- Provide training to departments on risk awareness and internal control compliance.
- Monitor feedback from customers, vendors, and partners to identify operational and reputational risks.
- Maintain detailed documentation of audits and prepare professional internal reports with recommendations.
- Conduct surprise checks and compliance spot checks at plantation and mill sites.
- Willing to relocate
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
- Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIA, CRMA) is required.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant experience, preferably in agriculture, FMCG, or manufacturing sectors.
- Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, financial regulations, and risk management frameworks.
- Experience auditing large-scale operations like plantations, mills, or supply chains is an added advantage.
- Proficient in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office tools.
- Excellent analytical, investigative, and reporting skills.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional skepticism.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff and external regulators.
- Willingness to travel to remote plantation or factory sites as required.
Job Type: Full-time