Chief Executive Office - Auditor - Associate

Deutsche Bank (Malaysia) Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Bank (Malaysia) Berhad invites an Associate Auditor to join Group Audit in Malaysia. The role focuses on independent assessments of internal controls, risk management and governance processes, delivering high-quality audit work under supervision.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline, with strong knowledge of audit methodologies, data analytics and regulatory requirements. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline is required.
• Advanced Degree (e.g., Masters) and professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CAMS, CFE) preferred.
• Experience in internal audit and leading/participating in audits is essential.

Responsibilities

• Be an integral member of a diverse high-performing audit team in Malaysia.
• Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls for assigned business areas.
• Work with subject matter experts to provide end-to-end audit coverage.
• Proactively develop relationships with stakeholders and ensure timely delivery of audit work.
• Support ad-hoc projects as required by the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Verbal and written communication

Data analytics

Regulatory knowledge

Questioning mind

Professional scepticism

Multitasking

Thai or Vietnamese language (advantage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline

Advanced Degree (Masters)

CPA / CIA / CAMS / CFE preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Audit Software

Job description

Chief Executive Office - Auditor - Associate

Group Audit (GA) function is a professional, business focused, proactive risk-based global audit team that operates with transparency, integrity, and independence. The function provides a systematic, disciplined approach to examine, evaluate and report objectively on the adequacy of both the design and operating effectiveness of the systems of internal control and the effectiveness of risk management and governance processes within the Bank’s business and infrastructure areas.

Being Deutsche Bank’s ‘third line of defense’ we have a high profile in the Bank acting as an independent and forward-looking challenger and adviser to Senior Management and are increasingly relied upon by the Regulators.

Our global connectivity provides a stimulating environment and the opportunity to collaborate, network and share knowledge with intelligent colleagues and specialists around the world. Our colleagues are known for their agile minds, looking beyond the obvious, and challenging the status-quo in an open-minded, collaborative way. We consistently invest in our people, offering genuine opportunities for development and advancement.

What we will offer you:

A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce is better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That’s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its center.

You can expect:

• Corporate group insurance
• EAP – free and confidential counseling, online work-life resources
• Comprehensive leave benefits

Your key responsibilities:

You will become an integral member of a diverse high-performing audit team in Malaysia. The role reports to the Principal Audit Manager (PAM) for Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Sri Lanka in Kuala Lumpur, who in turn reports to the Chief Auditor based in Singapore.

Auditors work independently on audits and/or on tasks delegated to them within the scope for audits for a specific business/functional area and may sometimes work on multiple audits at the same time. They will evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to the risks within those business areas, working under moderate supervision, e.g., in complex situations.

Other roles and responsibilities:

• Proactively develop and maintain professional consultative working relationships within own function and with stakeholders inside the bank and respective support areas
• Use a range of approaches to collect relevant information to assess key risks, resolve issues or carry out tasks
• Work in a co-operative manner with subject matter experts and other teams from across the function and outside the function to provide ‘front-to-back’ audit coverage
• Occasionally participate in ad-hoc projects

Your skills and experience:

At least 4 years’ experience in an internal audit function within the financial services industry, or from big-four Accounting Firms, with strong experience of leading/participating in audits.

Good knowledge of internal audit methodologies, Microsoft office and international Audit Software.

Sound understanding of regulatory requirements, the risk and control environment within the financial services industry, Investment Bank and /or Corporate Bank products.

Demonstrated experience in proactively building meaningful relationships.

Sound data analytics skills.

Questioning mind and professional scepticism.

Attention to detail and analytical mindset with an ability to multi-task and work against deadlines.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex issues/data simply and clearly.

Strong interpersonal skills, ethical values and integrity.

Communication skills in Thai or Vietnamese language would be an added advantage.

Educations/Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline. Advanced Degree (e.g., Masters) and professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CAMS, CFE) preferred.

How we’ll support you:

Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities

Coaching and support from experts in your team

A culture of continuous learning to aid progression

A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

Training and development to help you excel in your career

About us and our teams:

Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network.

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.

Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.