Head of Internal Audit

Synera Renewable Energy (“SRE”) is a leading renewable energy developer in Taiwan, with a pipeline of offshore wind projects across Taiwan and other parts of Asia.

In the role of the Head of Internal Audit, you will be responsible for developing and executing the risk management and compliance framework for the SRE Group.

This role reports directly to the Group CEO and, in parallel to the Chair of the Group Audit & Risk Committee.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in auditing in the renewable energy or energy sector and the ability to communicate findings to the senior executive team and the Audit & Risk Committee.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Formulate a Group internal audit policy.
• Establishment and development of the audit strategy, approaches and procedures in accordance with the audit policy.
• Producing written reports with findings and recommendations in a timely manner to assist the decision making of directors and managers.
• Identify, monitor, and assess risks, reporting progress to the audit committee.
• Implement strategies and plans to mitigate risks for the Group.
• Enhance Group policies and procedures through coordination with cross-functional teams.

Policies And Procedures:

• Develop and implement the best practice policies and procedures that align with the Company’s Code of Conduct, both internally within the Group and externally with business partners, vendors, and suppliers.
• Collaborate on human rights, anti-corruption measures, anti-harassment policies, and anti-bribery actions with the HR function and suppliers and business partners in the company.
• Monitor and investigate to ensure trade policy compliance within the organization and with suppliers and business partners of the company.

Audits:

• Develop and manage a comprehensive, Group-wide, risk-based audit plan covering finance, compliance, and operations, including a detailed audit schedule and program aligned with policies and procedures.
• Lead and conduct independent audits to evaluate risk management, internal controls, and governance across all Group companies.
• Independently test and review the Finance Team’s work to ensure accurate financial reporting and proper consolidation, including verifying working papers, supporting documents, and audit tests.
• Verify the reliability of opening balance sheets following Group restructuring, focusing on substantiating key balances.
• Coordinate audit activities with all relevant departments and project companies, particularly finance and accounting, and implement clear reporting channels and escalation processes to ensure accountability and timely resolution of findings.

Training:

• Develop and deliver relevant training content to raise awareness and promote compliant behavior at all levels within the Group.
• Monitor the effectiveness of training initiative

Skills for Success

• Customer focused in terms of providing clear information to the senior executive team.
• Highly organized and self-motivated with a strong intellectual curiosity and willingness to take ownership of complex problems.
• Respects confidentiality and able to work with minimal direction.
• Willing and able to perform tasks at all levels.
• An analytical problem-solver who can maintain a professional demeanor under pressure.
• Well-organized, mature, detail-oriented and take initiative.
• Ensure adherence to the highest ethical standards and Group policies
• Maintain independence and objectivity in all audit activities and interactions

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 – 15 years of experience in internal audit for multinational companies, with at least three years in a leadership role,
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting. Active CPA required.
• Proven experience in the preparation of group consolidated financial statements
• Strong knowledge of audit and assurance, finance and accounting, and business operations.
• Experience in the renewable energy sector is an advantage.
• Excellent presentation, written communications, and report-writing skills in English and Chinese.