At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.
Reimagine What’s Possible
POSITION SUMMARY
The Head of Audit - Asia is responsible for overseeing risk-based audit planning and execution for a defined segment of the organization. This role provides strategic direction, supervises engagement managers, and ensures high-quality assurance and advisory services. The Head leverages advanced and expert-level competencies in audit methodologies, governance, risk management, and operational areas to deliver insights that strengthen organizational resilience, compliance, and performance.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Audit Planning & Execution:
Develop and oversee risk-based audit plans aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. Supervise engagement managers and ensure audit methodologies incorporate advanced analytics and leading practices. Lead integrated assurance initiatives across governance, risk, and compliance functions.
- Documentation and Reporting:
Review and approve audit reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and actionable recommendations. Communicate significant findings and strategic insights to senior management and the audit committee.
- Data Management and Analysis
Champion the use of advanced data analytics and continuous monitoring in audit processes. Ensure data integrity and leverage predictive modeling for risk identification and fraud detection.
- Compliance and Ethics:
Uphold IPPF standards and ethical principles in all audit activities. Advise senior leadership on compliance risks and emerging regulatory trends.
- Business Awareness and Engagement:
Build strong relationships with stakeholders to align audit priorities with business strategies. Provide thought leadership on governance, risk management, and operational improvements.
- Support and Coordination:
Mentor audit leaders and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Coordinate resources and methodologies to optimize audit coverage and efficiency.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; advanced degree or certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA) preferred.
- 15+/- years of progressive leadership roles and exposure to global operations.
- Knowledge of audit and governance practices such as policy compliance and Sarbanes Oxley controls
- Functional & Technical Capabilities:
- Expert in Leadership and Communications; Advanced in Negotiation, Data Analysis, and Project Management.
- Advanced in Governance, Strategy, ERM, Compliance, Fraud, Resilience, and Sustainability.
- Advanced in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, HR; Intermediate in CRM and Marketing.
- Others:
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
- Ability to influence senior management levels.
- High ethical standards and commitment to professional excellence.
- Expert in Audit Methodologies, Integrated Assurance, Reporting Results; Advanced in IPPF and QAIP a plus.
Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- Advanced degree (e.g., Master's) or professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA)
- 15+ years progressive leadership experience with exposure to global operations
- Knowledge of audit and governance practices, including Sarbanes-Oxley controls
- Expertise in audit methodologies, integrated assurance, and reporting results
- Advanced competency in governance, ERM, compliance, fraud, resilience, and sustainability
- Experience applying advanced data analytics, predictive modeling, continuous monitoring, and fraud detection in audits
- Advanced leadership, communication, and ability to influence senior management
- Advanced skills in accounting, finance, supply chain, HR; intermediate knowledge of CRM and marketing
- Familiarity with IPPF and QAIP (QAIP experience a plus)
What We Do
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 80 years focused on serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets. The Company has two growth pillars driven by sustainability. Air Products’ base business provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food. The Company also develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world's largest clean hydrogen projects supporting the transition to low- and zero-carbon energy in the heavy-duty transportation and industrial sectors. Additionally, Air Products is the world leader in the supply of liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment, and provides turbomachinery, membrane systems and cryogenic containers globally. The Company had fiscal 2023 sales of $12.6 billion from operations in approximately 50 countries and has a current market capitalization of about $65 billion. Approximately 23,000 passionate, talented and committed employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products’ higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and reimagine what's possible to address the challenges facing customers, communities, and the world.
