Executive Head of Internal Audit & Controls

Morgan Philips Executive Search; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 268,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Comprehensive corporate benefits

Job summary

Morgan Philips Executive Search is assisting a market-leading Malaysian Non-Bank FI in filling the Head of Internal Audit role. You will formulate and execute a risk-based internal audit plan, lead audits across technology, operations, branch distribution, finance and regulatory compliance, and present findings to the Audit Committee and executive leadership.

Ideal candidates hold CIA or equivalent, with proven internal audit leadership in financial services and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Proven internal audit leadership experience within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of consumer financing operations and regulatory requirements (BNM).
• Professional audit credentials such as CIA are required.
• Excellent stakeholder management with senior management and Board Audit Committee.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute the annual risk-based internal audit plan to assess internal controls, risk management and governance.
• Lead audit activities across technology, operations, branch distribution, finance and regulatory compliance.
• Report findings, risk evaluations and recommendations to the Audit Committee and executive management.
• Drive audit reviews for new business areas and adapt programs to regulatory changes.
• Supervise, coach and develop internal audit teams and ensure succession planning.
• Oversee tracking and timely implementation of management action plans across audited entities.

Skills

CIA

Internal audit leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

CIA or equivalent

Job description

Morgan Philips Executive Search is assisting a market-leading Malaysian Non-Bank FI in filling the Head of Internal Audit role. You will formulate and execute a risk-based internal audit plan, lead audits across technology, operations, branch distribution, finance and regulatory compliance, and present findings to the Audit Committee and executive leadership.

Ideal candidates hold CIA or equivalent, with proven internal audit leadership in financial services and strong stakeholder management.