Audit Director - Major Financial Institution (Malaysia-based) | Kuala Lumpur, MY | Hybrid

Kerry Consulting Pte Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a major financial institution as an Audit Director, where you will lead a diverse portfolio of audit assignments across operational audits and corporate functions. This role requires a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience in auditing financial services, along with exceptional communication and leadership skills. You will work closely with senior management and regulatory authorities, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. This innovative firm offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will contribute to shaping the future of the financial services landscape in the region.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of experience in auditing financial institutions.
• Strong regional audit and people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver audit assignments within designated areas of expertise.
• Prepare and review audit reports and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Auditing

Financial Services Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Professional Certification (e.g., CPA, CA)

Job description

Audit Director - Major Financial Institution (Malaysia-based)

Audit Director - Major Financial Institution (Malaysia-based)

Kerry Consulting Pte Ltd Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Apply now Posted 2 days ago Hybrid Job Permanent Negotiable

Audit Director - Major Financial Institution (Malaysia-based)

Kerry Consulting Pte Ltd Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Apply now

Our client is a major financial institution with an established presence in the region. It is seeking to hire a Director, Internal Audit in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit, you will oversee and deliver a broad portfolio of audit assignments within your designated areas of expertise, specifically focusing on operational audit and group corporate functions across the region. You will ensure alignment with the approved audit plan, design audit frameworks, standards, and policies for the group, and provide independent assessments of activities, operational controls, compliance, and corporate procedures. You will also prepare and review audit reports, liaise with external auditors and regulatory authorities, and communicate audit issues to senior management and the Group Audit Committee.

Requirements

You should have strong academic qualifications and at least 12 years of experience in auditing banks, asset management, insurance, or other financial institutions. Strong regional audit and people management experience would be highly desirable. A deep understanding of financial services risks and the regulatory environment is essential. You must possess exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership abilities, and be credible, mature, driven, and skilled at building strong relationships.

To apply

Please submit your resume to Er Hann Ooi at [e-mail], quoting the job title and reference no EH33819. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Kerry Consulting, founded in 2003 in Singapore, is a leading recruitment consultancy across the Asia Pacific region. Known for service excellence, the firm partners with many of the world's leading business institutions and upcoming startups, playing a key role in talent acquisition and building talent infrastructure. Kerry Consulting's primary goal is to create positive long-term change for clients and candidates. Their experienced and large recruitment team covers functions such as Front Office, Legal, Compliance & Risk, Finance & Accounting, Technology, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, PR & Communications, and Operations.

The firm's coverage spans the full spectrum of the modern-day Financial Services industry, including traditional banks, investment firms, insurance companies, fintech, payments, and digital assets exchanges. Kerry Consulting also recruits for Energy & Commodities, FMCG & Retail, Food & Nutrition, Health & Life Sciences, Hospitality & Real Estate, Industrial Conglomerates, IT & Telco, Logistics, Semiconductor, and more.

The firm offers services including executive search, interim solutions, and market mapping. Their recruitment philosophy is based on trust, market knowledge, relationship continuity, and business understanding. Many of their consultants have won Asia Money Headhunters awards. Recognized as a