Audit Lead: Risk, Compliance & Data Insights

Hong Leong Bank; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank in Malaysia seeks a seasoned auditor with a strong background in risk assessment and internal controls. The role focuses on planning, leading and delivering audits across credit operations, while supervising teams and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Candidate should have a degree in accounting or equivalent with at least five years in audit, compliance or related control functions. The bank emphasizes digital-forward approaches and regional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent; professional accounting qualifications preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years in audit, compliance or related control functions; understanding of planning, testing procedures, sampling and testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, communicate, lead, execute, monitor & control and report on status of audit assignments.
• Conduct Risk Assessment of auditable entities and prepare Audit Planning Memorandum (APM).
• Lead and supervise a team of auditors during audit fieldwork to ensure compliance with guidelines and regulations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and resource usage.
• Provide data-driven audit inputs to improve findings and recommendations.
• Prepare and submit audit reports within the set time frame.
• Coordinate and execute audit planning within the allotted time for fieldwork.
• Lead, guide and coach audit teams on credit audits.
• Supervise follow-up on implementation of audit recommendations for IAD and BNM reports.
• Continuously assess the credit risk environment and advise management on risk mitigation actions.

Education

Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Professional accounting qualification preferred

Job description

Hong Leong Bank in Malaysia seeks a seasoned auditor with a strong background in risk assessment and internal controls. The role focuses on planning, leading and delivering audits across credit operations, while supervising teams and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Candidate should have a degree in accounting or equivalent with at least five years in audit, compliance or related control functions. The bank emphasizes digital-forward approaches and regional growth.