Associate - Audit 4

Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KWAP in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Internal Audit professional to support audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, follow-up and observation tracking for assigned audits.

The role assists in communicating audit opinions to stakeholders, helps develop the IAD strategic plan and risk-based annual audit plan, and supports capacity planning to ensure audits are conducted effectively and within timelines.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of relevant auditing experience.
• Professional certifications in auditing or accounting are advantageous.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of governance, risk management and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Support audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, follow-up, and audit observation tracking.
• Assist in delivering audit opinions and root-cause analysis to stakeholders.
• Participate in developing the IAD strategic plan and risk-based annual audit plan.
• Assist in capacity planning for audit teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Governance & risk

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

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• Support audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, follow-up, and audit observation tracking for assigned audits.


• Ensure all audit work is delivered efficiently, within budget, and meets internal audit methodology requirements, quality standards, and timelines.


• Assist in special investigations, projects, and ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Head of Internal Audit Department (IAD).

3. Communication & Reporting

• Assist the IAD team in delivering timely and effective communication of audit opinions, audit observations, and root-cause analysis to relevant stakeholders.


• Support the Head of IAD in preparing and presenting internal audit reports to the Board Audit Committee and Senior Leadership Committee, highlighting key concerns promptly.

4. Audit Strategy

• Participate in developing the IAD strategic plan, departmental key performance indicators, and initiatives aligned with KWAP’s business objectives and risk appetite.


• Contribute to the formulation and enhancement of internal audit methodology consistent with internal audit best practices, covering risk assessment, audit planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up processes.

5. Risk-Based Annual Audit Plan

• Participate in annual risk assessments to support the development of a comprehensive, risk-based annual audit plan ensuring adequate audit coverage.

6. Internal Audit Management

• Support the assigned internal audit manager in capacity planning to ensure audit teams can execute audit scopes effectively and efficiently.

Key Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or any related field.

• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in auditing.


• Professional certifications in auditing or accounting (such as Certified Internal Auditor, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, and Certified Public Accountant) are an added advantage.

Strong ability to analyse information objectively and think critically or creatively when required, particularly in planning, executing fieldwork, and reporting internal audit results.

Solid understanding of corporate governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.