Assistant Manager - Audit

Sunway Berhad; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auditing firm in Malaysia is seeking an auditing professional to join their audit team. The successful candidate will support the Manager and lead audit assignments, evaluating internal controls and risk management processes. They should have at least 3-4 years of relevant experience, preferably in large organizations, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. This role offers opportunities for career growth in internal audit.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in an auditing environment.
• Experience or interest in data-driven decision making.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate internal control systems and risk management processes.
• Execute audit assignments according to the annual Audit Plan.
• Lead audit teams and ensure audits are efficiently conducted.
• Document audit findings and compile reports for the Audit Committee.

Skills

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership potential

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/IT/Engineering

Professional qualification (MICPA/ACCA/CPA/ICAEW)

Job description

As a member of the audit team, assisting the Manager / Senior Manager / Head of Group Internal Audit Department (GIAD) in the following areas:-

Reviewing and evaluating the internal control systems, risk management processes and governance practices in order to provide assurance on their integrity, adequacy and effectiveness to the Audit Committee, Board of Directors and Senior Management.

Executing audit assignments in accordance with the annual Audit Plan. Audit assignments may include internal control evaluations, project audits, financial audits, operational reviews, due diligence, consultancy, investigations, assets verifications, stock count attendances and include any other type of audit work undertaken by GIAD.

Carrying out systems review and audit tests in accordance with audit work program and responsible for maintaining proper and complete working papers and other audit documentation in accordance to GIAD procedures.

Leading audit teams to carry out audit assignments and ensuring that the audit has been carried out efficiently according to plan and working papers are properly reviewed and documented.

Documenting results of audit and compiling audit findings during each audit assignment for the Audit Report and make recommendations for corrective action and conduct follow‑up on agreed action plans where appropriate.

Supporting the Audit Manager/Team Leader during exit meetings with the various levels of operational management after each audit assignment.

Supporting the Manager in preparing activity reports to the Audit Committee during quarterly / periodic Audit Committee meetings.

Contribute to the overall achievement of audit team KPIs and department goals.

Assist the Manager / Team Leader in providing on‑the‑job training to new staff where necessary.

Overall, participate in building a strong, strategically focused and value adding internal audit function to meet the expectations of key stakeholders.

Perform any other duties as assigned by the Team Leader / Manager / HOD as and when necessary.

Key Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a degree (Accounting/Finance/Business/IT/ Engineering or relevant) or professional qualification (MICPA/ACCA/CPA/ICAEW or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in auditing environment.
• Experience or strong interest in data analysis, analytics, or data‑driven decision‑making process.
• Preference for those with internal audit experience in large organizations and has experience in evaluation of risks, controls and business processes.
• Those with experience in specialized industries (eg construction / property development / hotel / healthcare, IT or related business) background with interest to expand their career in internal audit are also encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal & communication skills which includes excellent report writing skills.
• Has leadership potential, positive attitude, hardworking and good analytical skills.
• Able to work independently, willing to travel and possess own transport.