Internal Audit Head

Confidential; Jakarta Timur; On-site; IDR 900,000,000 - 1,500,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a seasoned Head of Internal Audit to lead the department across our operational sites and head office. You will drive a risk-based audit plan, evaluate internal controls and governance, and report findings with actionable improvements.

You will partner with management to identify risks, enhance efficiency and cost control, and build a high-performance audit team. Travel across sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA/CIA is an advantage
• Minimum 15 years of auditing experience, preferably Big 4 with corporate internal audit exposure
• Proven experience leading audit teams across multiple locations

Responsibilities

• Lead the Internal Audit Department and develop a risk-based audit plan across sites
• Evaluate effectiveness of internal controls, processes, and compliance
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve efficiency, productivity, and cost control
• Strengthen governance and risk management aligned with business objectives
• Ensure timely, accurate audit reporting with follow-up on findings
• Act as strategic partner to management in identifying risks and improvements
• Build and develop a high-performing audit team
• Willing to travel across operational sites

Skills

Auditing leadership

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Governance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree or CPA/CIA advantageous

Tools

Audit software

Job description

• Lead the Internal Audit Department in developing and executing a risk-based audit plan across operational sites and head office functions.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, operational processes, and compliance.
• Provide actionable recommendations to improve efficiency, productivity, and cost control.
• Strengthen governance and risk management practices in alignment with business objectives.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality audit reporting, including follow-up on audit findings.
• Act as a strategic partner to management in identifying risks and driving sustainable improvements.
• Build and develop a high-performing audit team.
• Willing to travel across operational sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from a reputable university (Master’s degree or professional certifications such as CPA/CIA are an advantage)
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in auditing, preferably with Big 4 or reputable public accounting firms (KAP), combined with corporate/internal audit exposure
• Proven experience in leading audit teams and managing audits across multiple locations
• Experience in Plantation and/or Manufacturing industries is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of risk-based auditing, internal control systems, and corporate governance
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• High integrity, strong discipline, and attention to detail