Director – Risk & Business Process Optimization

About The Job

A diversified conglomerate established in the late 1980s, the company has evolved from a regional trading house into a global enterprise with a strong footprint across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Its operations span the sourcing, refining, and trading of edible oils and specialty fats, along with a growing portfolio of branded consumer products in food, dairy, personal care, and home care categories. Supported by multiple manufacturing facilities and an integrated supply chain, the group emphasizes operational excellence, sustainability, and risk management to deliver quality products and efficient solutions to markets worldwide.

Job Summary:

We’re looking for an experienced Director to lead the Risk & Business Process Optimisation function across the organization. In this role, you’ll oversee internal audits, risk assessments, and process improvements while guiding and mentoring a team of auditors. Your expertise in audit strategy, risk management, and business process optimisation will be key to driving operational excellence and ensuring compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Internal Audit department, ensuring effective execution of the annual audit plan.
• Conduct integrated audits and risk assessments covering financial, operational, compliance, and IT areas.
• Evaluate internal controls, identify root causes, and recommend process improvements.
• Guide and mentor audit teams; perform Level 2 reviews of audit workpapers.
• Develop and maintain audit programs, KPIs, heat maps, and risk dashboards for management reporting.
• Collaborate with senior management to drive business process optimisation initiatives.
• Stay abreast of audit best practices and ensure compliance with IIA standards (IPPF).
• Manage team performance, development, and training.
• Participate in special projects and provide advisory support on business risk and controls.

• Chartered Accountant is essential.
• Minimum 8–10 years of relevant audit experience (Big 4 and/or large MNCs preferred).
• At least 3 years in a managerial role leading audit or risk teams.
• Exposure to Trading and Manufacturing industries.
• Six Sigma Green or Yellow Belt certification preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Skills

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Leadership and mentoring capability.
• High integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
• Detail-oriented with superb time management and organizational skills.