Director, Corporate Audit Asia

Audit Quality and Knowledge Management 

• Drive the overall quality of audit planning and execution and safeguard a robust audit knowledge management framework.
• Continuously enhance the team’s capabilities and ensure targeted, high-impact audit training.
• Provide expert opinions on complex audit topics and perform quality checks on expert statements prepared by team members. 

Audit Planning and Audit Execution 

• Perform risk-based audit planning and ensure effective resource planning.
• Plan, steer, and execute audits in line with COA standards – risk-based, systematic, and globally aligned.  Internal
• Conduct complex audits of high relevance for BASF. 

Senior Stakeholder Engagement 

• Represent COA in internal and external committees.
• Lead audit closing meetings for highly complex or sensitive audits.
• Act as a trusted counterpart to senior leadership across regions and businesses.

Leadership and People Development 

• Provide disciplinary and functional leadership to the team of Audit Managers, Senior Auditors, and Auditors located in India and Malaysia.
• Foster talent development, coaching, and long-term career growth.
• Embrace a winning culture and encourage winning behaviors 

Further Development of Corporate Audit 

• Contribute actively as a member of the Global Audit Leadership Team to shape Corporate Audit's future including strategy update and transformation towards a modern Corporate Audit function.
• Drive the continuous improvement of Corporate Audit while amplifying its impact and recognition within BASF Group.
• Foster digitalization and Artificial Intelligence to further enhance Corporate Audit performance. 

• University degree, ideally in Finance and Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a comparable field.
• External audit certification CIA or CISA. If not available at the time of application, a binding commitment to complete the certification within 2 years is required. 

• Audit experience or relevant functional experience, preferably within BASF or in a multinational environment.
• Experience working in global or intercultural settings is an advantage 

Technical Competencies

• Strong expertise in auditing, and Compliance Program, Finance & Controlling, and Business Administration as well as sound understanding of Commercial Law.
• Skilled in the use of SAP, standard applications and department-specific applications.
• Expert skills in project management, communication, interviewing, negotiation, and knowledge transfer. 

Language Skills

• English: Advanced
• Local language: Expert
• Additional regional languages: Intermediate 

Personal Competencies

• Strong leadership presence and the ability to influence and advise senior management.
• Strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
• High level of intercultural competence, empathy, and communication strength.
• Ability to maintain clarity and stability in complex and sensitive situations. 

• Active involvement in global decision-making processes as part of the Global Audit Leadership Team.
• Opportunity to lead strategic initiatives for the global audit community (e.g., strategy, methodology, branding).
• Significant growth potential in leadership and expert competencies.