Head, Corporate & Operations Audit

Cagamas Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cagamas Berhad and lead strategic internal audit initiatives across financial and non-financial areas. You will drive risk-based assurance, strengthen governance and controls, and report findings to Management and the Board.

Role emphasizes leadership, critical thinking, and data-driven planning. We seek a senior audit professional with a recognised degree and professional certifications (CIA/CPA/CFA) plus a minimum of 10 years in internal audit, preferably in financial services.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree in Accounting, Finance or Business administration.
• Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CFA is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years of internal audit experience, preferably in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise financial and non-financial audit engagements.
• Identify risks, assess controls, and recommend enhancements.
• Prepare audit findings and reports for Management and the Board.
• Develop risk-based Annual Audit Plan with staffing and timing.
• Monitor resolution status of audit issues and report to GBAC/Board.
• Coach and develop audit team; enhance competency through learning.

Skills

Audit leadership

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Governance and controls

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CIA/CPA/CFA certification (advantage)

Job description

Join Cagamas and take on a strategic leadership role in strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control across the Company. We are seeking an experienced audit professional to lead financial and non-financial audit engagements, provide independent assurance, and support continuous improvement through critical thinking, sound analysis, objective insights, and practical recommendations.

Key responsibilities

Lead and supervise financial and non-financial audit engagements under the Annual Audit Plan, ensuring work is focused on key risk areas, supported by robust audit documentation, and guided by critical thinking and sound analysis.

Identify risks, assess mitigating controls, and recommend practical enhancements to strengthen internal controls and business processes.

Prepare clear audit findings, conclusions, and reports for audit clients, Management, and the Board, and communicate results effectively to relevant stakeholders.

Assist the Chief Internal Auditor in developing a comprehensive, risk-based and data-driven Annual Audit Plan covering scope, staffing, timing, emerging risks, audit programmes, and prioritisation of key financial and non-financial risk areas.

Monitor and report the resolution status of audit issues raised, including updates to the GBAC and Board on outstanding matters.

Lead, coach, and guide audit team members to ensure quality execution, professional development, and effective delivery of audit work.

Continuously enhance audit competency and technical knowledge through relevant internal and external learning in line with the Company's staff development plan.

About you

Recognised degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent

Relevant professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent would be an added advantage

Minimum 10 years of experience in internal audit, preferably with significant exposure to financial and non-financial audits within financial services such as banking, finance, securities, or debt capital markets.

Strong core audit skills and sound understanding of financial and non-financial risks, business controls, risk management, and governance processes.

Well-versed in audit methodologies and able to apply technical audit knowledge effectively in practice

Excellent analytical, critical thinking, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into meaningful audit observations.

Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and ability to work effectively with people at all levels

About us

At Cagamas, you will be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Opportunity to lead key assurance activities that strengthen governance and operational controls.

Exposure to Board and Management-level reporting while contributing to enterprise-wide risk and control improvements.

Collaborative environment with opportunities to develop audit capabilities and lead a high-performing team.