Rifqi Ardiansyah

Group Head of Internal Audit with more than 10 years of experience across FMCG, manufacturing, plantation, distribution, retail, and F&B industries.

Currently leading Group Internal Audit functions in a multi-entity and multi-branch environment, providing independent assurance, risk-based insights, and governance improvement to support executive decision-making.

Experienced in managing audit strategies, fraud investigations, internal control effectiveness, and advisory engagements, with a strong focus on business impact, sustainability, and risk mitigation.

Head of Internal Audit Dept. - Importa Group (Sept 2022 - Present)

• Led and trained auditors in advanced techniques to align with business goals, managed and audited four subsidiaries (e.g., PT Importa Jaya Abadi, PT Nikita
• Reviewed operational documents and assessments in the Accounting and Finance Department for efficiency and effectiveness. Analyzed audit reports, identified accounting and auditing issues, and conducted research to address and resolve them.
• Offered improvement advice and objective information to management, collaborating across departments.
• Developed an evaluation plan for comprehensive audit activity reviews, organized audit plan activities, and managed monthly and annual audit budgets in financial reports.
• Scheduled and executed internal audits for branch offices and relevant departments.
• Completed and planned audit processes, including understanding and evaluating key information sources, testing controls, performing substantive procedures, and identifying and documenting higher-risk areas for comprehensive audit coverage.

Manager Internal Audit - PT. CMM Global International (Apr 2021 - Sept 2022)

• Promoted to manager within three months.
• Implemented an SPK form to streamline the production process, monitoring factors wasted from raw material selection to finished product, enhancing efficiency.
• Successfully uncovered and addressed a fraud scheme in the Digital Marketing Department involving fraudulent payments of IDR 60 million for endorsements.
• Delivered objective and professional advice to all management levels and emphasized a commitment to continuous improvement. Developed recommendations and presented audit findings to executive management, leading to the implementation of corrective actions that enhanced operational efficiency and reduced risk.
• Managed and supervised junior auditors, performed analytical procedures, and substantive testing to ensure financial statement accuracy and control adequacy.
• Participated in special investigations, including employee and vendor misconduct, bankruptcy analysis, risk management, and fraud activity.
• Contributed to saving the company from losses through theft investigations and recommended robust internal control procedures and audited financial statements and analyzed quarterly reports to identify trends and ensure compliance.

SPV Internal Audit - PT Umaq Tukung Mandiri Utama (Jan 2019 - Jan 2021)

• Conducted biannual inspections at a Palm Oil Plantation.
• Reviewed work papers for completeness, validity,accuracy, and standardization of audit procedures. Presented daily transaction check results with recommendations to management.
• Verified and reviewed dailywork on applicable company duty rates.
• Provided advice on control, risk, and governance during control advisory reviews and system implementations Managed and supported a team of auditors, ensuring compliance with regulations in audit engagements.

Staff Internal Audit - PT Sinar Sosro (Jan 2014 - Apr 2018)

• Uncovered fraud in the implementation of company policies.
• Prepared audit planning documentation and findings, conducted follow-up audits, and assessed the internal control environment through testing.
• Generated accurate verification reports and assisted in evaluating sales office reports.
• Managed the audit cycle, including inventory counts, marketing expense reviews, petty cash, and overall operational effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with directives and regulations.

Junior Auditor - KAP Supoyo, Sutjahjo, Subiyantara & Rekan (Oct 2012 - Sept 2013)

• Contributed to drafting clear audit findings for management attention.
• Conducted field audits, developed working papers for client financial reports, and issued audited financial reports.
• Implemented corrective actions with practical recommendations aligned with partner priorities to align business areas with organizational standards.
• Tested, analyzed,and inquired with management to ensure accuraterepresentation on preparedfinancial statements.

• Universitas Pembangunan Nasional “Veteran” (UPN) - Jawa Timur (2009 - 2013)