Audit Manager - IT

Joinimagine; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great opportunity with DHL Group

International and virtual environment

Flexible learning opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

DHL Group in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced IT Internal Audit Manager to lead audits across regions. You will manage a team of auditors, ensure effective execution, and align with global IT controls standards.

The role requires a strong IT risk mindset, familiarity with COBIT and ITIL, and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly to executives. Travel up to 50% may be required; a bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years in audit or IT risk, plus leadership experience,

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years work experience in audit or managerial role in a large international business
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Excellent spoken English and strong written communication skills
• Proven ability to lead multicultural teams
• Ability to communicate technical matters clearly to non-specialists
• Strong understanding of IT operating environments from a control perspective
• Knowledge of IT standards and frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO/IEC 27000)
• Strong project management and planning skills
• Willingness to travel up to 50% or more as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead audit assignments with appropriate resourcing and solid conclusions
• Lead major audit assignments based on impact, complexity and risk
• Contribute to annual audit planning and resources
• Maintain engagement with regional contacts to improve the audit function
• Build relationships with DHL IT and business communities across units
• Support recruitment and onboarding of audit staff
• Document best practices in processes and governance
• Monitor quality standards of the audit team
• Collaborate with Asia Pacific audit team on joint assignments
• Lead the Audit Team with clear direction and training

Skills

Audit

Leadership

IT controls

COBIT

ITIL

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

COBIT

ITIL

ISO/IEC 27000

Job description

About DHL Group and Internal Audit:

DHL Group the logistics provider of the world with over 580,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories. We are an organization that is not just moving goods around, we have a very clear purpose, and we are: Connecting People. Improving Lives. We provide challenges and opportunities for personal and professional development, we recognize the difference you bring to our business and together we share the pride of building one of the largest world leaders in logistics and supply chain.

Corporate Internal Audit of DHL Group performs worldwide audits across all business units and supporting functions, e.g., Finance, IT, Compliance of the group. We provide independent and objective auditing services and audit-related consulting services with regard to compliance requirements for the Board and Senior Management. Become a member of our international team and support us with your expertise, your creativity and your flexibility. As our business keeps growing, we want you in our APAC region.

We are looking for an immediate, full-time, permanent position in APAC at Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

Job Purpose:

Manage IT internal audit assignments across Business Units/Divisions in the AP region. Lead a team of auditors based in Malaysia to carry out audit tasks.

Your tasks:

• Manage audit assignments to ensure appropriate resourcing, effective execution and well-supported conclusions
• Lead major audit assignments in line with their impact, complexity and risk profile
• Contribute to the annual audit planning process, including input on priorities, risk areas and resource requirements
• Maintain regular engagement with relevant departmental contacts in Bonn and across the regions to support continuous improvement of the audit function
• Build and maintain effective working relationships within the DHL IT and business communities across Business Units and Divisions
• Support the Regional Office Head in the recruitment and onboarding of audit staff
• Identify and document 'best practices' in business processes, internal control and corporate governance
• Monitor the quality standard of his/her team
• Work closely with other managers of the Asia Pacific audit team and co-operate on joint assignments.

People - Management

• Lead the Audit Team ensuring that the team is provided with clear direction, trained and motivated to meet set targets.
• Perform the appraisal process regularly for direct reports to manage individual performance and career aspirations.
• Design training programs for audit staff

Your profile:

Essential

• Minimum 6 years work experience, either within the audit profession, or managerial function of a major international business & minimum of 2-3 years Internal Audit experience
• Minimum a bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Excellent spoken English and strong written communication skills
• Proven ability to lead multicultural teams effectively
• Ability to communicate technical matters clearly to non-specialist audiences
• Sound technical understanding of IT operating environments from a control’s perspective
• Strong understanding of the IT systems development lifecycle
• Familiarity with relevant IT standards and frameworks, including COBIT, ITIL and ISO/IEC 27000 family
• Strong administrative, organisational, project management and planning skills
• High degree of personal accountability and ownership
• Strong cultural awareness and high standards of integrity
• Ability to build effective working relationships and develop strong professional networks
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, or more as business needs require

Preferred

• Big Four audit or consulting experience and/or experience in IT security and IT risk management
• Prior people management experience, including leading high-performing teams
• Experience applying AI-enabled tools to support audit planning, execution and analysis
• Knowledge of emerging IT, digitalisation and AI trends and their relevance to internal audit
• Knowledge of professional internal audit standards
• Relevant professional certification, such as CISA or CIA, would be an advantage

We offer:

• Great opportunity to work for the biggest logistics company in the world
• International and virtual environment
• Flexibility and great opportunity to learn
• Tempting Compensation and benefits

  DHL Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.