Fintech Internal Auditor: Risk, Controls & Growth

Ant International; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ant International is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to strengthen our risk and assurance capabilities in Kuala Lumpur. You will lead risk-based audits, evaluate internal controls, and provide practical recommendations to support growth and regulatory compliance.

The role requires deep knowledge of the financial services industry, second/third line of defense, and strong data analytics skills. You will interact with stakeholders across functions and contribute to governance and control

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk, AML, or compliance.
• Experience in financial services, second or third line of defense preferred.
• Familiarity with COSO and internal control methodologies.
• Knowledge of local regulatory requirements for financial services.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, ACCA, CAMS, FRM are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute risk-based audit plans for assigned entities.
• Assess internal controls and risk management across major operations.
• Prepare high-quality audit reports with root-cause analysis.
• Communicate findings to management and the Audit Committee.
• Support regulatory inspections and remediation programs as needed.
• Leverage data analytics and AI-based tools to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with control functions and regulators as required.

Skills

Risk assessment

Data analytics

Audit

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

SQL

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, Risk Management, Business

CIA, CPA, ACCA, CAMS, FRM certifications preferred

Tools

SQL

Data analytics tools

Job description

Ant International is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to strengthen our risk and assurance capabilities in Kuala Lumpur. You will lead risk-based audits, evaluate internal controls, and provide practical recommendations to support growth and regulatory compliance.

The role requires deep knowledge of the financial services industry, second/third line of defense, and strong data analytics skills. You will interact with stakeholders across functions and contribute to governance and control