Assistant Vice President II, Internal Audit Department

Air Selangor; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Selangor in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Team Lead / Unit Head for Internal Audit to evaluate IT risks, lead audits and guide the team. You will develop audit programs, supervise deliverables, and report findings with actionable recommendations to management. The role demands strong knowledge of IS frameworks and regulatory requirements, with a focus on governance and risk management.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a managing capacity / leading role
• Relevant working/audit experience of at least 8 years in an internal audit role
• Degree in computer science, information systems or related field
• Certifications in CISA/CISSP/CISM/CRISC are an added advantage

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the IT risks, systems and applications to ensure they are controlled, reliable, efficient, secure and effective.
• Develop audit program, audit scope, and conduct in-depth IT audits with action plan follow-up.
• Lead, guide and supervise the team’s work to ensure working papers and reports meet internal standards and are within budget.
• Report the audit findings with practical and effective recommendations to the Head of Internal Audit and management.
• Keep up-to-date with emerging risks and promote good governance practices.

Skills

Leadership

Audit management

Communication skills

Risk assessment

IT risk

Team leadership

Education

Relevant degree in computer science / information systems

CISA / CISSP / CISM / CRISC certification (added advantage)

Job description

The Team Lead / Unit Head supports the department in providing an independent evaluation of the activities of the company and its related entities. Coordinates all audit and compliance activities and ensures strict adherence to the company’s internal policies and procedures as well as regulatory and statutory requirements in order to promote transparency and accountability, add significant value, enhance risk management, governance and compliance, improve operational efficiency and strengthen the internal control systems.

Implement a risk-based approach in accordance with best practices and within professional guidelines for internal auditing.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate the IT risks, systems and applications to ensure they are controlled, reliable, efficient, secure and effective.
• Develop audit program, audit scope, and conduct in-depth IT audits with action plan follow-up.
• Lead, guide and supervise the team’s work to ensure the working papers, draft audit reports and other deliverables meet internal standards. Ensure the assignments are completed within the budgeted time.
• Report the audit findings with practical and effective recommendations to the Head of Internal Audit Department and Audit Clients/Management.
• Keep up-to-date with emerging risks and good practices for areas of expertise and continuously mature Internal Audit’s capabilities and provide insights to key stakeholders. Advocate and promote good governance practices.
• Assist the Department in performing risk assessment on the Audit Universe to identify auditable areas for the preparation of the Annual Audit Plan, Annual Budget and Manpower planning.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Minimum Qualifications

• Relevant degree from recognised universities in computer science, information systems and/or other relevant fields.
• Certification in Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) / Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) / Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) / Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) – Added Advantage.
• Must have at least 4 years in a managing capacity / leading role. Relevant working/audit experience of at least 8 years in an internal audit role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of the ISACA Framework, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, COBIT.
• Abide to the IIA Standards and Internal Audit Manual
• Relevant Statutory and Regulatory requirements (SPAN, NACSA)
• Possess leadership and analytical qualities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral presentation and report writing).
• Ability to work independently as well in a team.