Head, Credit Audit Department

Bank Pertanian Malaysia Berhad (Agrobank); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to assist in achieving the overall audit plan and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in audit, with 7 years in managerial roles. Responsibilities include implementing strategic audit initiatives and managing the Credit Audit function. This position offers an opportunity to enhance the bank's operational policies while contributing to a strong compliance culture.

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years of experience in audit or financial institution environment.
• 7 years in managerial roles.
• Good knowledge of auditing, risk management, and banking operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Internal Auditor in the overall audit plan.
• Prepare and implement the IAD strategic audit plan.
• Conduct investigations and special reviews as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accountancy or equivalent

Certification for Bank Auditors (CBA)

Certificate in Internal Auditing for Financial Institutions (CIAFIN)

Job description

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Responsible for assisting the Chief Internal Auditor (CIA) in achieving the overall audit plan as approved by the Board Audit Committee (BAC).

Responsible for preparing and implementing the overall IAD strategic audit plan approved by Management and Board.

Responsible for ensuring the timely submission of the relevant reports and producing high-quality audit reports.

Responsible to plan, and reviewing strategic audit initiatives approved by the Management and Board.

To conduct and/or attend meetings as required for both internal and external purposes.

Responsible for undertaking other ad hoc assignments, such as Investigation, Strategic Business Plan etc., as requested by the CIA.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

To perform and supervise timely and effective audits on audit entities covering Branches, regional and credit audit related area as approved by BAC in accordance with approved internal and external guidelines, manuals/standard.

To perform, guide and monitor investigation or special review as requested by the approving authority.

To prepare and review the accuracy and quality of audit reports/investigations/special reviews and ensure timely submission of the reports.

To work closely with respective parties, i.e. auditee and other entities that support and control activities.

To identify the root cause and come up with recommendations for the resolution of the issues/findings.

To promote a compliance and risk-aware culture among the business units/auditees as well as the own department/division

To review compliance with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).

To promote and come out with recommendations to improve awareness and compliance with ESG.

Overall responsible for managing the Credit Audit function.

Plan, execute and monitor strategic audit initiatives approved by Management and Board

To ensure the department functions fully in compliance with regulatory/Bank’s internal requirements.

To ensure continuous enhancement/improvement of the Bank’s operational policies and procedures.

To review the proposed value-add recommendations and initiatives made to improve risk management, compliance culture, improve productivity and strengthen control.

To continuously drive and improve the department’s productivity and quality via the implementation of new initiatives and the enhancement of the manuals/policy/guidelines related to the department

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accountancy or equivalent.

Having a certified professional qualification and/or certifications, such as the Certification for Bank Auditors (CBA) and/or the Certificate in Internal Auditing for Financial Institutions (CIAFIN), would be an advantage.

Experience

12 to 15 years of working experience, preferably in an audit/ financial institution environment, of which 7 years are in managerial roles.

Possessing experience and good knowledge of banking operations, credit, and risk management aspects would be an advantage.

Knowledgeable in auditing, risk management, management, and corporate governance concepts, relevant regulatory guidelines such as BNM/GPs, internal audit standards & practices.

Good analytical skills, able to evaluate and form logical conclusions and reasoning based on facts.

Good knowledge of banking operations and procedures.

Good communication and interpersonal skills with high proficiency in verbal and written English & Bahasa Melayu.

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At Agrobank, our mission is to provide a holistic range of financial services and banking facilities with a focus on the agricultural sector.We dedicate our priority to the needs of our customers by providing attractive products and services such as savings activities, banking services, takaful, financing and advisory services.

Agrobank is a continuity of the former Bank Pertanian Malaysia which has 40 years of experience in agricultural banking and an excellent track record in developing successful entrepreneurs. With a wide network of branches throughout Malaysia, we are confident of providing the best services to all.

Agrobank is a Government-owned Bank under the Minister of Finance Incorporated (MFI). The bank’s financing of the agricultural sector is driven by a policy set forth by the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry (MOA). Agrobank today operates through 190 branches throughout Malaysia, and employs over 3,400 employees.