Strategic Planning & Governance: Formulate and execute a risk-based annual audit strategy aligned with business objectives, reporting directly to the Audit Committee and CEO.
Internal Controls & Fraud Mitigation: Design robust control frameworks across cash-intensive operations, pawned inventory, and precious commodities storage to prevent fraud and financial leakage.
Regulatory Compliance & AMLO: Enforce strict adherence to regulatory standards, including Anti-Money Laundering (AMLO) laws and Thai retail trading regulations.
Board & C-Suite Reporting: Deliver independent assurance, high-level risk insights, and executive briefings to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.
Digital Audit Modernization: Integrate data analytics and IT audit tools to transition toward real-time monitoring across nationwide branch networks.
Valuation & Authenticity Assurance: Audit internal appraisal frameworks for gold, gemstones, and high-value collateral to prevent mispricing and counterfeit acceptance.
Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and coach internal audit staff to foster professional growth, ethical standards, and high performance.
Qualifications
Extensive Leadership Experience: 20+ years in internal audit, compliance, or risk management, including 10+ years as a CAE, Head of Audit, or VP in banking, consumer finance, or retail networks.
Industry & Regulatory Expertise: Deep knowledge of internal controls for cash management, inventory auditing, secured lending, and compliance.
Collateral & Valuation Competency: Advanced understanding of brokering risks, including traditional and modern appraisal techniques for luxury collectibles & commodities.
Education: Master's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Business Administration, or a related field.
Professional Certifications: Holding CIA, CPA, or equivalent professional credentials is required or highly preferred.
Executive Communication & EQ: Proven capability to present complex audit findings diplomatically to C-suite executives and Board members.
Professional Network: Established professional connections with industry regulatory bodies and professional associations (e.g., IIA Thailand).
