Assistant Manager, Internal Audit

FWD Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an Internal Audit Assistant Manager (Business Audit) who will lead audit projects, review procedures, and prepare comprehensive audit reports. You will support risks across financial and operational processes, and assist management in planning and reporting to the Audit Committee.

The role requires a minimum of six years in internal audit or Big 4, with preference for takaful/insurance experience, and professional certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or professional certificate holder in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years working experience with 3 years in internal audit/Big 4 or equivalent.
• Preferably with risk-based internal audit experience in takaful/insurance or banking.
• Chartered/Certified Internal Auditor or related professional certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit projects and review/perform internal audit procedures.
• Prepare internal audit reports reflecting work results.
• Support audit on financial and operational processes across units.
• Develop and maintain risk-based audit plans with regular assessments.
• Assist in management, audit committee, and EXCO reporting.
• Train and mentor internal audit staff.
• Manage end-to-end process of large or complex audits.
• Participate in committees (e.g., CORC, ESG) providing audit input.
• Ensure compliance with Internal Audit Methodology.

Skills

Data analytics

Audit

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Professional accounting/audit certification

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

The Internal Audit Assistant Manager (Business Audit) reports to the Chief Internal Audit and is responsible for leading audit projects, reviewing, developing and performing internal audit procedures and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed. The jobholder is expected to support internal audit on functional and operating units, focusing on financial and operational processes. The jobholder also assists the Chief Internal Audit in preparing management reports, audit committee reports and annual audit planning processes and any other ad hoc internal audit related matters.

Key responsibilities

Perform all audit activities for insurance and takaful operations (including Group Internal Audit initiatives) in the Company in a quality and timely manner, with reporting to Chief Internal Audit

Perform and deliver audit projects in the audit plan in a quality and timely manner to ensure compliance to Internal Audit Methodology

Support Chief Internal Audit in the design and development of a comprehensive and relevant risk‑based audit plan for the Company, with regular assessment to ensure the audit plan remains relevant to provide assurance to key risks in line with the Company's strategy and aspiration

Provide expertise while maintaining independence to Business Units when needed, in improving design effectiveness of controls

Provide expertise to Internal Audit team on improving internal audit reviews and operations

Support the Chief Internal Audit in preparation of the annual audit plan, Audit Committee report and EXCO report

Develop and train internal audit staff

Manage and team lead the end to end process of large or complex business audit

Participate in business operations related committees (ie. CORC, ESG) and provide input from internal audit perspective

About you

Bachelor's degree or professional certificate holder either in accounting, finance, or equivalent

Minimum 6 years working experience with 3 years working experience in internal audit/ Big 4 accounting firm or equivalent

Preferably with experience working in risk based internal audit in takaful / insurance company or bank

Chartered Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or other related professional certification is preferred

Strong data analytical skill required

Knowledge of compliance, life / family takaful insurance