Regional Internal Audit Manager

-Requisition Number
APAC04879
Employment Type
Full-time
Location
KualaLumpur, Central (Malaysia)

**Job Summary**:
The primary objectives of this role is to oversee the execution of the financial, operational and compliance audit plan in the Asia Pacific Region as well as complete special projects as the needs arise.

**Principal Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Develop superior knowledge about Zimmer’s businesses, its significant risks and the industry in general; and engage key business people, including senior management, to develop strong partnership relationships in order to provide superior audits and value-added recommendations for process/risk management improvements.
- Take on both a manager and team lead role and work with other IA team members to plan, execute and project-manage financial, operational and compliance audits of Zimmer Biomet entities as approved in the annual audit plan:

- Financial and operational processes (e.g., order to cash cycle, purchase to pay cycle, inventory management, manufacturing, supply chain, sales & marketing, balance sheet reviews, etc.).
- Compliance with corporate compliance policies (e.g., tendering, sales discounts and rebates).
- Consultative reviews as per management request (e.g. business model review, business process review)
- Special projects will include participation in teams responsible for items such as instrument management reviews, systems implementation reviews, and fraud/hotline investigations.
- Assist with the implementation of technology and other initiatives aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness of internal audit department.
- Supervise external co-source auditors assisting on audits, particularly in locations requiring language support.
- Assist Director of Internal Audit to complete assigned tasks as requested.
- Keep informed on current issues and trends involving internal audit best practices, relevant GAAP or IFRS standards, and other applicable corporate governance issues.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to team members

**Expected Areas of Competence**:

- Is familiar with the business cultures and norms in the Asia Pacific region and is sensitive to the associated risk landscape.
- Must have demonstrated outstanding communication skills (written and verbal), strong analytical skills, excellent organizational skills, superb interpersonal skills, teamwork, sound problem identification/solving skills, and is detail oriented.
- Must be fluent in English and have demonstrated the ability to craft well-written business communications in English for audiences up to and including the Board of Directors. Ability to communicate in other languages within the region (e.g., Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean) would be a plus.
- Must be exceptionally bright, self-confident, motivated, hands-on, a self-starter and be able to operate effectively in a fast-paced complex business environment under high pressure.
- Has proven project management skills.
- Possesses solid people management and development experience.
- Demonstrates outstanding leadership and is proactive, resourceful and accountable.
- Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in business process controls and US GAAP accounting standards required.
- Strong data analytics skills preferred.
- Must have excellent working knowledge of audit analysis tools as well as Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Possesses the ability to learn other software as necessary. Knowledge of TeamMate Audit Software would be a plus.

**Education/Experience Requirements**:

- A Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or equivalent, with demonstrated academic success. MBA is preferred.
- Is a qualified CPA, CIA or CFE. A CISA designation is a plus.
- Minimum of 10 years of business experience, in public accounting and / or in a global publicly traded company, either in an internal audit, finance or compliance role.
- Experience in the healthcare industry is a plus.
- Knowledge of SAP, Oracle and/or AS400 ERP packages is a plus.

**Travel Requirements**: