Audit Executive

EPS Malaysia; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auditing firm in Seberang Perai is seeking an experienced internal auditor to define audit objectives, conduct reviews, and support compliance with corporate governance. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in internal audit, holds relevant certifications, and possesses strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to enhance internal control frameworks and identify value-added improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in internal audit or a comparable role.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, or ACCA are highly preferred.
• Understanding of internal audit standards and risk management principles.

Responsibilities

• Define objectives and scope of internal audit engagements.
• Support development of risk-based audit plan.
• Conduct analytical reviews and risk-control evaluations.
• Participate in audit exit meetings with management.
• Assist in identifying IT risks and potential fraud exposures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related

Job description

Define the objectives and scope of internal audit engagements using risk assessments and the established internal audit framework.

Support the development of the annual risk-based audit plan and execute audit activities in accordance with the approved plan.

Conduct analytical reviews and risk-control evaluations to determine key audit focus areas for each assignment.

Review, refine, and enhance audit methodologies and testing strategies to ensure significant business risks and controls are adequately assessed.

Participate in audit exit meetings with management, presenting control weaknesses, recommending corrective actions, and identifying value-added improvement opportunities.

Assist in identifying information technology risks, emerging threats, and potential fraud exposures, including their business impact.

Support the maintenance of the corporate governance framework and promote continuous compliance with Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements.

Perform follow-up reviews to assess the adequacy and timeliness of management’s corrective actions.

Evaluate the Group and its operating companies against established control frameworks to assess compliance with standard operating procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Review, challenge, and enhance enterprise risk assessments of operating companies in alignment with the Group’s overall strategy and objectives.

Identify opportunities to add value through improved resource utilization, process optimization, productivity and profitability enhancement, cost reduction, and risk mitigation.

Analyze business insights to focus audit efforts on high-risk areas and value-creating opportunities.

Assess the quality and effectiveness of business process improvement recommendations to strengthen internal control frameworks.

Identify and promote opportunities to leverage data analytics and business intelligence tools to generate insights and enhance organizational value.

Act as a Group resource by participating in audit assignments and special reviews as required.

Evaluate the potential business impact of regulatory changes, system enhancements, and IT developments.

Support compliance with the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP), including planning, execution, and reporting activities.

Assess the internal audit function’s conformance with The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Code of Ethics.

Implement processes to ensure adherence to professional standards and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).

Key Responsibilities

• Define the objectives and scope of internal audit engagements using risk assessments and the established internal audit framework.

• Support the development of the annual risk-based audit plan and execute audit activities in accordance with the approved plan.

• Conduct analytical reviews and risk-control evaluations to determine key audit focus areas for each assignment.

• Review, refine, and enhance audit methodologies and testing strategies to ensure significant business risks and controls are adequately assessed.

• Participate in audit exit meetings with management, presenting control weaknesses, recommending corrective actions, and identifying value-added improvement opportunities.

• Assist in identifying information technology risks, emerging threats, and potential fraud exposures, including their business impact.

• Support the maintenance of the corporate governance framework and promote continuous compliance with Bursa Malaysia Listing Requirements.

• Perform follow-up reviews to assess the adequacy and timeliness of management’s corrective actions.

• Evaluate the Group and its operating companies against established control frameworks to assess compliance with standard operating procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Review, challenge, and enhance enterprise risk assessments of operating companies in alignment with the Group’s overall strategy and objectives.

• Identify opportunities to add value through improved resource utilization, process optimization, productivity and profitability enhancement, cost reduction, and risk mitigation.

• Analyze business insights to focus audit efforts on high-risk areas and value-creating opportunities.

• Assess the quality and effectiveness of business process improvement recommendations to strengthen internal control frameworks.

• Identify and promote opportunities to leverage data analytics and business intelligence tools to generate insights and enhance organizational value.

• Act as a Group resource by participating in audit assignments and special reviews as required.

• Evaluate the potential business impact of regulatory changes, system enhancements, and IT developments.

• Support compliance with the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP), including planning, execution, and reporting activities.

• Assess the internal audit function’s conformance with The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Code of Ethics.

• Implement processes to ensure adherence to professional standards and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in internal audit or a comparable role.

• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, or ACCA are highly preferred.

• Strong understanding of internal audit standards, risk management principles, and corporate governance practices.

• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem‑solving abilities with strong attention to detail.

• Strong verbal communication and report‑writing skills.

• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.