job description
Join Watsons as an Internal Audit Assistant Manager in beautiful Bali and play a pivotal role in safeguarding our financial integrity and operational excellence. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to lead high-impact audits, drive risk mitigation strategies, and champion process improvements across our retail operations in Southeast Asiaâs most vibrant market.
As a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you will ensure compliance with global standards while identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, transparency, and governance. Your leadership will empower cross-functional teams to uphold the highest ethical and financial standards, contributing directly to Watsonsâ mission of delivering health and beauty solutions with trust and innovation.
Based in Baliâa hub of culture, innovation, and work-life balanceâthis role combines professional growth with an unparalleled lifestyle. Whether youâre collaborating with regional teams or presenting insights to executives, your work will shape the future of retail auditing in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment.
Responsibility
- Lead End-to-End Audits: Plan, execute, and report on financial, operational, and compliance audits in alignment with Watsonsâ policies and international standards (e.g., COSO, ISO).
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Identify, evaluate, and recommend controls for key business risks, ensuring proactive mitigation across retail and supply chain operations.
- Process Improvement: Spearhead initiatives to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance internal controls in collaboration with department heads.
- Stakeholder Advisory: Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management and regional teams to support data-driven decision-making.
- Compliance Oversight: Monitor adherence to local regulations, corporate policies, and industry best practices, including anti-fraud and data protection measures.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and develop junior auditors, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence.
- Reporting & Documentation: Prepare clear, concise audit reports with findings, root causes, and remediation plans for executive review.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Operations, and IT teams to align audit objectives with business goals and digital transformation initiatives.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelorâs degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, ACCA, or CFA) are a strong plus.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in internal/external audit, risk management, or compliance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with retail, FMCG, or healthcare sectors, including inventory management, POS systems, and vendor compliance.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in audit tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA), ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), and Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel).
- Analytical Mindset: Strong problem-solving abilities with a data-driven approach to identifying trends, anomalies, and control gaps.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills in English; ability to present complex findings to non-technical audiences.
- Leadership: Proven ability to manage teams, delegate tasks, and drive projects to completion under tight deadlines.
- Ethics & Integrity: Unwavering commitment to confidentiality, objectivity, and professional skepticism.