Group Audit - Manager

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

Lead and manage risk-based internal audit engagements across the Group while supporting the Head of Group Audit in assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks. The role is particularly suited to candidates with exposure to financial services, treasury, investment, fixed income, funds management and related banking operations.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Head of Group Audit in developing and executing the Group's annual audit plan.

Lead and oversee internal audit assignments covering financial, operational, compliance and governance processes.

Identify key business risks and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk mitigation measures.

Manage audit resources and ensure timely completion of audit engagements and reporting.

Review audit work performed by team members and provide guidance and coaching where required.

Engage with Management, ExCo, Boards and key stakeholders throughout the audit lifecycle.

Present audit findings, recommendations and reports to senior management.

Provide advisory support on process improvements, new initiatives, policy reviews and control enhancements.

Support special reviews, investigations and ad hoc assignments as required.

Requirements

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Business, Economics or a related discipline.

Professional qualification such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, CA, CISA or equivalent will be an advantage.

Minimum 8 years of Internal Audit experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.

Strong knowledge of risk management, internal controls, governance and audit methodologies.

Experience leading audit engagements and managing stakeholder relationships.

Strong analytical, report writing and presentation skills.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior management.

Strongly Preferred

Internal Audit experience within:

• Banking and Financial Services
• Treasury Operations
• Fixed Income
• Funds / Asset Management
• Investments
• Capital Markets or related financial services environments

Experience conducting audits involving:

• Treasury activities
• Investment operations
• Funds management
• Banking operations
• Financial instruments and related controls

Exposure to regulatory and compliance requirements within financial institutions or investment-related businesses.

Personal Attributes

Independent and objective thinker with strong professional judgement.

Strong leadership and people management capabilities.

Ability to influence stakeholders and drive control improvements.

Results-oriented with strong attention to detail.