Director Audit Asia

Are you a strategic thinker and seasoned audit professional ready to lead in a dynamic, multi-cultural environment? Audit Asia is seeking an experienced and visionary Director Audit Asia to head the internal audit function across 3 CGIAR Centers (IRRI, IWMI and World Fish) and World Veg.

As the Chief Audit Executive, you will drive the development and execution of a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit program that aligns with the professional standards set by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). You’ll play a key leadership role in strengthening governance, risk management, and internal controls across diverse operations.

The Director will develop and oversee the Audit Asia Unit’s risk-based work plan, including client-level audit schedules, staffing plans, financial budgets, fee structures, and activity reports. The Director will prepare and update the center-level internal audit charters and audit strategy in close coordination with the IPB-IAE (Integrated Partnership Board – Internal Audit Executive).

The position will be hosted at the headquarters of one of the Audit Asia member Centres (Manila, Philippines; Colombo, Sri Lanka; or Penang, Malaysia).

About Audit Asia

Audit Asia is a shared service that provides internal audit services to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), International Water Management Institute (IWMI) WorldFish, and WorldVeg. IRRI, IWMI, and WorldFish are CGIAR centers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the Audit Asia’s risk-based internal audit program, including client-level audit schedules, staffing plans, financial budgets, fee structures, and activity reports.
• Develop and update the center-level internal audit charters and internal audit plans and strategy.
• Establish and maintain a quality assurance program to evaluate internal audit operations and performance including periodic independent external evaluations.
• Carry out any investigations required, reporting to each entity as necessary.
• Develop and implement professional policies to guide staff and internal auditors.
• Coordinate with other internal and external center assurance providers in the partnership.

Qualifications & Experience

• University level relevant academic qualification; CIA or an appropriate Chartered Accountancy/CPA qualification mandatory; CISA, CISM, CFE, and corporate governance qualifications desirable.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in planning, conducting and managing internal or external audits; investigations; and/or studies and consultancies related to corporate governance, risk management, organizational development, internal controls and compliance systems, with a significant portion of that experience at an executive level. Having a significant part of that experience devoted to internal audit is considered essential.

To learn more about the role and its responsibilities, please view the full Job Description HERE

Salary & Benefits

This is an Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) position offering a competitive annual salary and comprehensive insurance policies. Internationally recruited staff employed outside of their home base/country of nationality may also be eligible to receive relocation and housing assistance alongside education support for eligible dependents. The duration of the contract will initially be for a three-year period with possibility for extension, depending on funding and performance. All benefits are subject to terms and conditions of the employing Center.