Internal Auditor

About the role

The Internal Auditor conducts independent, risk-based audits to evaluate the effectiveness of the company's governance, internal controls, risk management and compliance with regulatory requirements. The role helps identify operational, financial and compliance risks, recommends practical improvements and works with departments to strengthen internal controls and promote accountability.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out independent reviews of governance, risk management, internal control and quality management systems
• Perform risk-based audits of internal controls, operational processes and compliance with policies and regulations
• Review financial statements and related activities in line with IAS/IFRS and applicable laws
• Help develop and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan
• Identify control weaknesses and compliance issues and recommend improvements
• Evaluate Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) processes and risk mitigation measures
• Conduct fieldwork including data analysis, testing, documentation and evidence gathering
• Prepare clear audit reports and follow up on findings to ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Work with business units to raise awareness of controls, risk and compliance, and complete other duties assigned by the Head of Internal Audit

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CIA or CISA is an advantage
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, compliance or related areas
• Experience in insurance, financial services, banking or other regulated industries is preferred
• Good command of written and spoken English and Myanmar

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of IAS/IFRS, internal control concepts, risk management and risk-based auditing
• Independent work with minimal supervision; strong analytical, problem-solving and report-writing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint