Executive, Group Corporate Assurance

Sime; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sime is seeking an entry-level Internal Audit Assistant in Petaling Jaya. You will assist the Team Leader with planning and administering reviews, perform testing of internal controls, and document findings. Fresh graduates are welcome; professional qualifications are an added value.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential as you support senior staff and draft reports. You will maintain proper working papers, track time and expenses, and participate in special investigations when

Qualifications

• Strong communication and writing skills are required.
• Team-oriented with reliable work ethic and quality focus.
• Fresh graduates considered; 1–2 years in audit is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist Team Leader in planning and administration of reviews.
• Review tests to assess the effectiveness of internal control systems.
• Establish facts and conduct testing on source documents per standards and procedures.
• Identify lapses and suggest improvements in business processes.
• Draft audit reports and support senior staff as needed.
• Maintain working papers and document time/expenses for reviews.
• Conduct special investigations as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CIA/MIA/IIA/ACCA (added value)

Tools

TeamMate

Job description

• Assists Team Leader in planning and administration of reviews.
• Assists Team Leader in preliminary work.
• Review and carry out tests based on review programmes to assess the effectiveness of the client's internal control systems.
• Establish facts and conduct adequate testing on source documents and procedures by referring to all relevant standards, policies, procedures, instructions and other guidelines relevant to the review.
• Identify causes of lapses and weaknesses in business processes by analyzing possible solutions or avenues for improvements.
• Assists Team Leader in entrance and exit meetings for management acceptance on review scope and recommendations.
• Maintain proper working papers and ensure adequate documentation to support review work, including the using TeamMate.
• Assists in drafting the audit report for the Team Leader's review and carrying out any other work assignment requested by superiors.
• Document time and expenses for the review.
• Conduct special investigations and other assignments, as and when necessary.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant tertiary education (minimum bachelor's degree) in accounting or other related fields.
• Entry level, fresh graduate will be considered.
• 1 to 2 years' experience in internal/external audit function is an advantage.
• Professional qualification is an added value (CIA, MIA, IIA, ACCA, etc.).
• Results and quality driven, team player with excellent communication skills (both speaking and writing).