Executive, Group Corporate Assurance

Sime Darby Holdings Berhad; Selangor; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sime Darby Holdings Berhad is seeking an Internal Audit professional to assist in planning, fieldwork and reporting. The role involves identifying risks, testing controls, and delivering pragmatic recommendations while maintaining rigorous documentation.

The position requires English and Mandarin proficiency, 2 years of internal audit experience, and willingness to travel to the Greater China Region from Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/IT/Legal/Engineering or professional qualifications (ACCA/CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE).
• About 2 years of internal audit/risk management experience; experience with international firms or large MNCs preferred.
• Working experience in the Greater China Region is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal English and Mandarin.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and high integrity.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, auditing tools and data analytics skills.
• Willing to be based in Malaysia and travel to the Greater China Region.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team leader and participate in audit planning discussions to identify risks and develop audit programs.
• Perform end-to-end audit fieldwork with tests to assess internal control effectiveness per GIAS.
• Determine root causes and provide pragmatic, value-added recommendations.
• Conduct special audits, ad-hoc investigations and reviews as required.
• Assist in drafting audit reports for review and complete other tasks as assigned.
• Maintain working papers and documentation per best practices to support reviews.

Skills

Audit planning

Internal controls

Communication

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/IT/Legal/Engineering

Professional qualifications (ACCA/CPA/CIA/CISA/CFE)

Tools

MS Office

Auditing tools

Data analytics skills

Job description

Company : Sime Darby Holdings Berhad

Responsibilities:

• Assist the team leader and take part in audit planning discussions to identify potential risks, devise an audit strategy, and develop appropriate audit programs.
• Perform end-to-end audit fieldwork, including review and carry out tests in accordance with standards, policies and procedures to assess the effectiveness of the client’s internal control systems, identify causes of lapses, establish possible solutions or avenues for continuous improvement, and closure of outstanding issues.
• Determine root causes of issues identified and collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide pragmatic and value-added recommendations.
• Conduct special audits, ad-hoc investigations and reviews as and when required.
• Assist in drafting the audit report for the team leader’s review, as well as carrying out any other work assignments requested by superiors.
• Ensure working papers and adequate documentation/records are maintained as per best practices (e.g., Global Internal Audit Standards ‘GIAS’) to support review work.

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in relevant fields Accounting/Finance/ Information Technology/Legal/Engineering, or Professional Qualifications, e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, etc., would be an added advantage.
• Graduates with about 2 years of internal audit/risk management experience with international accounting firms or large MNCs.
• Working experience in the Greater China Region will be advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English and Mandarin.
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, persuasion skills, and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and integrity.
• Good knowledge of MS Office, auditing tools and data analytics skills.
• Willing to be based in Malaysia and travelling to the Greater China Region required.

About us:

Sime is a partner of choice for the world's best brands in the Automotive and Industrial Equipment sectors. We deliver sustainable value to our stakeholders through operational excellence, high performance standards and good corporate governance. Founded in 1910, Sime Darby Berhad today has a workforce of approximately 30,000 employees and a presence in 18 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region. It is listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia. Sime is a trusted partner to more than 60 leading automotive and industrial equipment brands across the Asia Pacific region. Operating in 18 countries and territories, we deliver sustainable value by bringing world-class products and solutions that support the region’s mobility, growth and development. With approximately 30,000 employees across our international footprint, Sime is listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia.