Internal Auditor Lead - APAC

Job Summary

The Internal Audit Lead is responsible for defining and executing the risk-based annual Internal Audit Plan to provide independent assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, governance, and internal controls across Nissans sales finance and insurance operations in India, Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand (NRFSI, NFSA, NFSNZ, NLTH).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver annual Internal Audit Plans for NRFSI, NFSA, NFSNZ, and NLTH in alignment with Global Nissan Internal Audit standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute audits on schedule, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Report audit status and findings to Global Sales Finance Internal Audit GM, local Audit Committees, and Managing Directors.
• Present audit plans, findings, and remediation updates to regional and local Audit Committees.
• Lead and manage the APAC Sales Finance Internal Audit team, ensuring independence, capability, and collaboration with first and second lines of defense.
• Review, approve, and issue Internal Audit Reports per global requirements.
• Manage team performance, resources, and budget, ensuring efficient use of company funds.
• Oversee J-SOX testing for Company Level, Process Level, and IT General Controls.
• Ensure effective implementation of the Internal Quality Assurance Program.
• Prepare management and committee reports for local and global meetings and conferences.

Scope & Reporting

• Covers India, Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand operations with close coordination with Global Internal Audit (Japan) and periodic collaboration with the AMIEO team.
• Directly reports to the Global Sales Finance Internal Audit GM-in-Charge (Japan).
• Responsible for managing an auditor based in India, including performance, development, and feedback.