Tate & Lyle

Internal Audit Manager, APAC

Shanghai Full time

As Internal Audit Manager, this role is part of a Group Audit And Assurance team and will play a key role to ensure compliance and financial controls in the organization. The audit manager will be tasked with performing risk-based audits and providing independent assurance services across the whole of Tate & Lyle and acting as a key business partner to advise on risk and control matters.

About You

We’re looking to recruit an Internal Audit Manager, reporting to the Senior Manager, Group Audit & Assurance, based in London.

This is an individual contributor role for a person who has strong communication and influencing skills to work closely with internal stakeholders to identify, document and implement internal financial controls within the organization.  

About Us

Tate & Lyle's purpose, Transforming Lives Through the Science of Food, inspires everything we do. Whether it’s by making food and drink healthier and tastier; continuously improving how we work; promoting a safe working environment; or making a difference in our local communities, we believe we can successfully grow our business and have a positive impact on society.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Experience of operating at a senior level in a matrix organisation operating without Sarbanes Oxley

  • The ability to quickly understand how processes work, how they deliver objectives and support business strategy is vital to this role.

  • Initiative and self-confidence is important as applicants will be required to influence the change process across a variety of businesses including levels up to ExCo.

  • Ability to influence the change process across a variety of business functions and at all levels up to Exco.

  • Experience of data analytics and supporting large scale analysis

  • Commercial understanding, customer awareness and independent and objective outlook required.

  • Forensic experience is a plus.

  • Strong analytical and conceptual skills as well as strong interpersonal and communications skills are needed.

  • In depth knowledge and understanding of current Institute of Internal Audit professional standards

  • The ability to lead a team and understand their development needs for both current and future roles;

  • The ability to influence change, engage with and influence higher management, subject matter specialists and those involved in everyday transactions;

  • Able to identify the root cause of issues and their impact on the organisation; problem solving, priority setting, presentation and communication skills are of vital importance in achieving a credible and compelling audit.

Location

This role is assigned to operate in Shanghai, Xuhui district

What You’ll have

  • A Degree in finance or accountancy

  • A recognized accounting qualification (CPA, ACA, CA, CIMA) or Institute of internal Auditors certification.

  • Minimum 7 years of working experience with at least 3-4 years of experience working in the Big 4

  • Experience working in a corporate environment handling internal audit is a big plus

  • Exposure in a manufacturing environment is an added advantage

  • Strong in excel & SAP

  • Fluent in English and Chinese

What We Can Offer  

  • Base salary with 13th month bonus + Performance Bonus

  • Comprehensive medical coverage

  • Exposure to working for a multi-national organization

  • Opportunity to partner with various functional leaders globally

  • LinkedIn Learning

  • Membership in Employee Resource Groups (Professional Women’s Network, LGBTQ+, Black Employee Network, Veterans’, Mental Health)

  • Mental health and well-being support via Mental Health First Aiders & Employee Assistance Program

  • Local volunteering opportunities (where applicable)

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Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.