Executive, Group Internal Audit (Branch Audit)

Affin Bank Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Affin Bank Berhad in Kuala Lumpur seeks a dedicated auditor to provide independent, objective assurance and consultative activities. The role involves assessing compliance, identifying risk areas, and enhancing governance across various units within the bank.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in relevant fields and bring at least 1 year of auditing experience, preferably in a financial institution. Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for professional growth within a reputable organization.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduate or minimum 1 year experience in Auditing, preferably in Financial Institution.

Responsibilities

• Assist to develop, revise and update Audit Programs.
• Assist in preparation of an effective Audit Plan.
• Liaise with relevant Division/Department prior to the audit.
• Assess auditees’ compliance with standards and regulations.
• Determine risk areas relating to operational factors.
• Recommend corrective actions for inefficiencies.
• Prepare significant audit findings summary.
• Assist in tracking of audit findings to ensure timely rectification.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Group Chief Internal Auditor.

Skills

Sound knowledge of Bank’s procedures and policies

Good supervisory skills

Problem solving skills

Good analytical ability

Strong sense of judgement

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Good report writing skills

High level of integrity

PC Literate

Education

Degree in Accounting, Economics, Banking, or Business Studies

Job description

Job Purpose

Provide independent, objective assurance and consultative activities in accordance with the Audit Institute of Internal Auditors, Regulators’ requirements and any other relevant standards. Charter based on “The Standards for the Professional Practice Framework” as prescribed by the by the Institute of Internal Auditors, Regulators’ requirements and any other relevant standards. Perform audit reviews in accordance with the established audit objectives, scope, timeline and approach. Review the adequacy of department’s/division’s functions, processes, infrastructures and application systems to enhance the overall governance, risk management and controls across the entities under the Group. Highlight relevant audit findings, risk implications, root causes and appropriate recommendations to address the control and performance gaps and document audit workings. Attend to ad-hoc matters.

Job Accountabilities

• Assist to develop, revise and update Audit Programs.
• Assist in preparation of an effective Audit Plan, collating the needed information through ACL, SIBS and other available source, where applicable.
• Liaise with the relevant Division/Department/Branch/Subsidiary for information/update prior to the audit.
• Assess the extent of auditees’ compliance with management instructions, policies and procedures and other established standards and regulations.
• Determine the risk areas and appraise their significance in relation to operational factors such as cost and quality.
• Identify conditions, factors and practices which may be considered inefficient or ineffective and recommend corrective actions to be taken.
• Appraise and form objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control systems and procedures.
• Prepare a summary of significant audit findings and brief the Team Lead/audit supervisor promptly.
• Prepare working papers and ensure that they are properly indexed, signed off and filed promptly.
• Corrective Action Tracking – to assist in tracking of audit findings to ensure timely rectification and full closure as well as escalating to Senior Management, GBAC, regulators of its status.
• Perform any other duties as and when assigned by Group Chief Internal Auditor.

Job Requirements

A degree or diploma holder (a recognized degree in Accounting, Economics, Banking – Studies, Business Studies would be an added advantage).

• Fresh graduate or minimum 1 year experience in Auditing, preferably in Financial Institution.

Skills and Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of Bank’s procedures and policies.
• Possess good supervisory skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Good analytical ability and strong sense of judgement.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good report writing skills.
• High level of integrity.
• PC Literate.