Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

The Global Internal Audit Function reports functionally to the Chair of the Audit Committee and administratively to the Chief Financial Officer, providing independent assurance on S+N’s risk management, governance, and internal control processes.

As a key member of the Internal Audit team, the Audit Manager will be responsible for supporting and/or leading a range of business reviews, monitoring the progress of management actions, building and maintaining stakeholder relationships across the Group, coaching and mentoring team members, and serving as an ambassador for the Internal Audit Function throughout the organization.

What will you be doing?

• The Audit Manager is responsible for leading audit projects from planning to completion, ensuring they are executed in line with the Global Internal Audit Methodology and professional standards. This includes preparing Terms of Reference, developing audit programs, defining testing procedures, and communicating tasks clearly to the engagement team. The role involves obtaining and reviewing evidence to ensure well-documented audit conclusions, identifying issues, and recommending practical solutions aligned with business and risk priorities. The Audit Manager also supervises senior auditors and auditors, reviews deliverables, prepares closing presentations, drafts audit reports, and monitors management’s progress in implementing agreed actions.
  
  

• In addition, the Audit Manager supports the Audit Directors and Group Head of Internal Audit in annual audit planning, contributes to the Joint Assurance group to enhance collaboration between the second and third lines of defense, and serves as an ambassador for Internal Audit across the business. The role may also involve other related duties as assigned, always aiming to strengthen risk management, governance, and internal control processes throughout the organization.

What will you need to be successful?

• This role, based in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, requires a highly skilled and experienced audit professional who is fluent in both Mandarin and English , in both written and verbal communication. Language proficiency is a critical requirement, as the position involves liaising with diverse stakeholders across the organisation and communicating complex audit findings clearly, often requiring negotiation and influencing skills. Applications from candidates who are not fluent in both languages will not be considered.
  
  

• The successful candidate will be a degree-qualified and professionally certified accountant (CPA, ACA, ACMA, ACCA, CIA, or CISA), with at least eight years of post-qualification experience in external or internal audit, risk management, or finance within a large corporate or professional environment. Experience in the medical devices or pharmaceutical sector is required, with additional exposure to manufacturing, project management, IT environments, Sarbanes-Oxley, HCP compliance, or investigations being advantageous. A solid understanding of IIA standards, risk-based auditing techniques, and ERP systems such as SAP, AX, Workday, or analytical tools like Power BI is also highly valued.
  
  

• The role demands strong professional judgment, integrity, and adaptability in dynamic environments. The ideal candidate will be innovative, capable of analyzing complex information, and able to present findings and recommendations persuasively to influence key stakeholders. They must be adept at prioritizing workloads, delivering high-quality work on time and within budget, and collaborating across functions while maintaining objectivity and independence. The position follows a hybrid working model and requires occasional travel of 10–25%.
  

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Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day

Your Wellbeing : Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account , Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program

Flexibility : Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)

Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship