Group Internal Audit Lead - Data Analytics & Impact

Taylor's University Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor’s University Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to manage and conduct internal audits of operations within Taylor’s Education Group. You will lead audit teams, implement risk-based audit plans, and guide improvements in methodology and processes.

The role requires strong knowledge of auditing standards, risk management, and data analytics, with supervisory experience and excellent communication skills. A CIA/CPA/CA or CISA certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance/Data Analytics/Information Systems.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, CPA, CA or CISA are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of Group Internal Audit in evaluating and guiding audit plans and strategies.
• Support resource allocation and scheduling to ensure timely audits.
• Manage risk assessments and adapt audit plans to emerging risks.
• Improve internal audit methodologies, processes and procedures.
• Develop professional development plans for staff.
• Handle budgeting and departmentPurchases.
• Guide audit teams through planning, fieldwork and final reports.
• Develop and review data analytics for controls testing.
• Lead major audit assignments as team lead.
• Resolve fieldwork issues and coordinate stakeholders.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to audit members.
• Prepare working papers and document audit procedures and results.
• Analyze business processes and prepare exhibits and communications.
• Develop recommendations and monitor closure of findings.
• Collaborate with management to resolve complex audit issues.

Skills

Accounting/Finance expertise

Data analytics

Information systems knowledge

Audit software

Team supervision

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Data Analytics/Information Systems

Tools

Audit software

Data analytics tools

Job description

Taylor’s University Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional to manage and conduct internal audits of operations within Taylor’s Education Group. You will lead audit teams, implement risk-based audit plans, and guide improvements in methodology and processes.

The role requires strong knowledge of auditing standards, risk management, and data analytics, with supervisory experience and excellent communication skills. A CIA/CPA/CA or CISA certification is preferred.