General Manager, Audit

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A confidential employer in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Assistant Manager (Specialist) for Internal Audit. This role involves planning and conducting risk-based audits, ensuring compliance with company policies, and reporting findings to management. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Accounting or equivalent, with 6-8 years of audit experience. Professional certifications such as CIA or CISA are preferred, alongside a strong understanding of internal control systems and risk assessment. This position is vital for enhancing internal controls and safeguarding assets.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of external/internal audit experience required.
• Familiarity with auditing standards and frameworks needed.
• Professional accounting/auditing certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct risk-based internal audits.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Report audit findings to management.

Skills

Risk assessment

Audit compliance

Integrity

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Accounting/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)

CISA

COSO

Job description

Assistant Manager (Specialist), Internal Audit

Plan and conduct risk‑based internal audits.

Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and procedures.

Identify risks and recommend improvements.

Report audit findings to management and the Audit Committee.

Strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent
• Candidates with external/internal audit experience of 6-8 year(s).
• Applicant should be Malaysian citizens.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional accounting/auditing certifications preferred, such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISA, ACCA, CIMA, MICPA, CPA Malaysia or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of internal control systems, risk assessment, compliance audits, operational audits.
• Familiarity with auditing standards and frameworks, e.g., IPPF (Institute of Internal Auditors), COSO, COBIT, etc.
• Experience or at least awareness of IT audit, data analytics, process audits, ESG (environmental, social, governance) is increasingly valued.
• Integrity, professionalism, objectivity, ethical behaviour.
• Adaptability, continuous improvement mindset. Awareness of changes in laws, standards, technology.