Assistant Manager, Group Internal Audit

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor’s University Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to manage and conduct internal audits of operations within Taylor’s Education Group. You will lead audit teams, implement risk-based audit plans, and guide improvements in methodology and processes.

The role requires strong knowledge of auditing standards, risk management, and data analytics, with supervisory experience and excellent communication skills. A CIA/CPA/CA or CISA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance/Data Analytics/Information Systems.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CA or CISA are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of Group Internal Audit in evaluating and guiding audit plans and strategies.
• Support resource allocation and scheduling to ensure timely audits.
• Manage risk assessments and adapt audit plans to emerging risks.
• Improve internal audit methodologies, processes and procedures.
• Develop professional development plans for staff.
• Handle budgeting and departmentPurchases.
• Guide audit teams through planning, fieldwork and final reports.
• Develop and review data analytics for controls testing.
• Lead major audit assignments as team lead.
• Resolve fieldwork issues and coordinate stakeholders.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to audit members.
• Prepare working papers and document audit procedures and results.
• Analyze business processes and prepare exhibits and communications.
• Develop recommendations and monitor closure of findings.
• Collaborate with management to resolve complex audit issues.

Skills

Accounting/Finance expertise

Data analytics

Information systems knowledge

Audit software

Team supervision

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Data Analytics/Information Systems

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Job description

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Division: Ancillary & Support Services (ANSS)

Department: Internal Audit (40000511)

JOB PURPOSE

This position requires the incumbent to conduct or manage internal audits of Taylor’s Education Group's operations and to perform special assignments as needed .

KEY RESULT AREAS / RESPONSIBILITIES

• To assist the Head of Group Internal Audit in managing the implementation of the audit plan and strategy.
• To assist the Head of Group Internal Audit in resource allocation and audit scheduling to ensure thetimely completion of audits.
• To assist the Head of Group Internal Audit in managing risk assessments and audit plan revisions based on emerging key risks.
• To assist the Head of Group Internal Audit in the development and improvement of internal audit methodology/techniques, processes and procedures.
• To assist the Head of Group Internal Audit in formulating professional development and educational plans for staff members.
• To assist the Head of Group Internal Audit with administrative tasks such as budgeting and department purchases.
• To guide and supervise audit teams in planning and organising their assignments, conducting field work and finalising audits.
• Develop, perform and review relevant data analytics on controls identified for testing.
• Undertake a team lead role in major audit assignments.
• Assist audit teams in resolving fieldwork issues, which may include problem-solving, communication issues, analysis methodology, technical issues, and relationship management.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to audit team members.
• Prepare working papers, document audit procedures and techniques conducted, as well as the results of audit checks.
• Understand, analyse and document business operational systems/processes. Prepare and utilise audit-related exhibits, materials, communications, and other relevant items as required.
• Analyse findings, determine possible causes and implications, formulate opinions/conclusions and develop recommendations.
• To review working papers, audit findings and recommendations prepared by audit team members.
• Serve as a primary point of contact and collaborate with management to resolve complex audit issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement recommendations for findings identified during audits. Monitor the effective and timely closure of audit recommendations.
• Complete assigned projects in an organised and efficient manner on time and within budget.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge of current audit tools and techniques and provide innovative and creative ideas to formulate new/improved audit approaches, tools and techniques.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

MINIMUM ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Accounting/Finance/Data Analytics/Information Systems
• Professional certifications, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), is required.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

• More than four years of internal or external auditing experience, with at least 1 year of supervisory and /or managerial experience.
• Have in-depth knowledge of auditing standards, tools, techniques and methodologies.
• Have thorough knowledge of the auditing process and risk management.
• Able to lead, monitor and guide team members to conduct audit assignments.
• Be adaptable and able to meet deadlines on assignments and juggle multiple demands.
• Proficient in audit software and data analytics tools
• Good report-writing and supervisory skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work and interact well with staff at all levels.
• Able to engage with and manage stakeholders.
• Resourceful, result-oriented and full of initiative.
• Professional in executing duties.
• Excellent communication skills, time management and organisational skills.