Director - IT Advisory

CNM LLP; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical advisory firm located in Kuala Lumpur is searching for an experienced IT Consultant to conduct governance and security assessments. Ideal candidates should have over 9 years in IT consulting and compliance. They will be responsible for developing new service capabilities while maintaining strong communication with clients. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required, along with certifications in relevant areas. The position implies a proactive approach and exceptional client service skills in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in IT consulting, IT internal audit, and IT compliance.
• Experience in a large public accounting or consulting firm.
• Certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CPA or CIA are desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct IT governance and security assessments for clients.
• Develop new service capabilities like IT security and risk compliance.
• Create system narratives and identify key controls on projects.

Skills

IT consulting

IT internal audit

IT compliance

Strong communication skills

Project management

Client service skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

CNM LLP is a technical advisory firm that provides high value, specialized accounting advisory services based in Southern California, with offices in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and New York. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, CNM is an organization fully committed to help businesses ranging from startups and loosely held mid-market companies to multi-national Fortune 500 companies identify and address critical issues in an effective and proactive way.

Founded in 2003, CNM is a vibrant company full of people committed to consistency in processes and performance. The CNM reputation is built upon a foundation of professional excellence and trusted relationships and is recognized nationally for commitment to excellence. Employees value an open and honest environment, consistent focus on work life balance and an outstanding culture that is difficult to find anywhere else in the professional services industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct current state IT governance and security assessments through data analysis, interviews, and the thoughtful documentation of observations and recommendations for process and technology improvements.
• Participate in the growth of our ITS service line development and roll out of new service capabilities including IT security, business continuity and ERP related governance, risk and compliance service offerings.
• Actively improve technical and project management skills through on-the-job feedback, performance evaluations, mentoring others and participating in firm-sponsored formal training programs (monthly CPE and Subject Matter Expert training)
• Pursue learning opportunities and develop into a subject matter professional in one or more IT domains.
• Complete assigned IT general and application controls on 3-4 project teams, within the given budget with minimal supervision by: Creating system narratives, identifying key controls, and concluding on design and operating effectiveness of key controls
• Demonstrating clear and concise writing, and verbal skills to communicate complex issues in simple terms to clients and team members.
• Producing quality deliverables evidenced through the need for minimal review time accurate review notes.
• Respond to client needs and balance competing priorities with minimal client disruptions, while maintaining project progress

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree is required in a related field; information systems, computer science, business, f nance or accounting preferred
• Minimum of 9+ years of hands‑on knowledge in IT consulting, IT internal audit, IT compliance, and SSAE 18 engagements
• Experience working in a large public accounting or consulting firm is required
• Advanced written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage small and large IT audit engagements; providing insight, guidance, support and mentorship as needed in our people first environment
• Strong project management skills; able to communicate clearly and effectively, giving support and keeping tasks on track
• Flexible, team player and deadline oriented
• Exceptional client service skills, ability to handle challenging client service interactions
• CISA, CISM, CISSP, CPA or CIA certifications desired