Group Audit Leader - Risk, Controls & Governance

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Internal Audit Lead to head risk-based audit engagements across the Group, supporting governance, risk management and internal controls. The role suits candidates with exposure to financial services, treasury, investments and related banking operations.

You will lead the annual audit plan, oversee engagements, manage resources and present findings to senior management, while advising on process improvements and control enhancements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of Internal Audit experience, including 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, internal controls and audit methodologies.
• Experience leading audit engagements and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical, report writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage risk-based internal audit engagements across the Group.
• Assist the Head of Group Audit in developing and executing the Group's annual audit plan.
• Lead audits covering financial, operational, compliance and governance processes.
• Identify key business risks and evaluate internal controls and risk mitigation.
• Manage audit resources and ensure timely completion of audit engagements and reporting.
• Review audit work and coach team members as required.
• Engage with Management, ExCo, Boards and stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
• Present audit findings, recommendations and reports to senior management.
• Provide advisory support on process improvements, policy reviews and control enhancements.
• Support special reviews, investigations and ad hoc assignments as required.

Skills

Risk management

Internal controls

Governance

Audit methodologies

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Report writing

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance/Banking/Business/Economics or related

Professional qualification such as CIA/ACCA/CPA/CA/CISA or equivalent

Job description

Private Advertiser in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Internal Audit Lead to head risk-based audit engagements across the Group, supporting governance, risk management and internal controls. The role suits candidates with exposure to financial services, treasury, investments and related banking operations.

You will lead the annual audit plan, oversee engagements, manage resources and present findings to senior management, while advising on process improvements and control enhancements.