Assistant Audit Manager, SG Outsourcing

HSBC Electronic Data Processing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Assistant Audit Manager to conduct audits focused on third-party outsourcing risks. In this role, you will plan and execute audits, manage stakeholder relationships, and collaborate with data analytics teams. Candidates should have a recognized degree, auditing experience, and skills in data analysis. This position offers competitive medical insurance and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance

Paternity and maternity leaves

Dental and optical allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in high-quality audit/assurance work in financial services.
• Ability to manage relationships with auditees and stakeholders.
• Experience in using data analytics and business intelligence tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute audits on third-party outsourcing risks.
• Draft audit issues and reports based on findings.
• Collaborate with data analytics teams for improved audit tests.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Auditing

Influencing

Education

Recognized university degree

Audit qualification (preferred)

Tools

Python

SQL

Qlik Sense

SAS

Job description

GIA is the Third Line of Defence to the bank, it provides independent, risk-based and objective assurance. GIA collectively possess or obtain the knowledge, skills, and other competencies needed to perform its responsibilities and audit all areas of the organisation. GIA auditors would get exposure to wide range of business knowledge, demonstrated through years of audit and industry-specific experience and educational background.

What you’ll do:

This role primarily focuses on auditing third party outsourcing risks from a Group perspective and Singapore local regulations. This role will get to work on more complex audits (covering onshore and offshore entities) such as cross-functional and multi-location and engage with both Group and Country Stakeholders.

What you will need to succeed in the role:

Take responsibility for planning and executing audits, including drafting of audit issues and audit reports.

Ensure that assigned audit work is executed in an efficient and effective manner, clearly documented, within the given budget and timeline, and in line with Internal Audit methodology standards.

Collaborate with data analytics teams to identify areas where technology can add value and existing data can be used to improve audit tests and audit knowledge.

Clearly explain the risk and impact of issues identified during audit to Internal Audit and business management;

Actively manage relationships with auditee management and stakeholders.

Assist Global Internal Audit teams by providing local knowledge, expertise and execution support.

Ensure that all audit issue action plans agreed during audit fieldwork are tracked through to completion and validated in accordance with methodology requirements.

What additional skills will be good to have?

Recognized university degree and a professional in risk and control.

Audit qualification is preferred but not required.

Experience of conducting high quality audit/assurance work in financial services. Open to professionals who have gained relevant experience in First- or Second-Line risk and control assurance roles.

Proven stakeholder management skills including an ability to build effective relationships and challenge senior leaders constructively at all levels.

Experience in using data analytics and business intelligence tools (e.g. Python, Qlik Sense, SQL, SAS) is an advantage.

Ability to influence and work collaboratively across team. Confident and courageous to raise/escalate issues in a proactive, professional and timely manner.

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and seek guidance when needed.

Data analytics skills and experience will be preferred.

Application Questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Assistant Audit Manager?
• How many years of auditing experience do you have?

Company Overview

HSBC Bank Malaysia is the largest international bank in Malaysia, with over 54 branches across the country, our services extend from Conventional to Islamic banking facilities covering personal financing and wealth management.

Since opening its doors back in 1884, HSBC has pioneered the banking industry by introducing Malaysia’s first ATM and launched the world’s first PC-based banking platform, Electronic Touch Banking and Hexagon.

Perks and Benefits

Perks and benefits Wellbeing Amenities Miscellaneous, dental, optical allowance Competitive paternity and maternity leaves Industry competitive Medical Insurance coverage