Internal Audit Assistant

JUMBO GROCER SDN. BHD.; Kuching; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Jumbo Grocer Sdn. Bhd. in Kuching, Sarawak, seeks an Internal Audit Assistant to join the Internal Audit team.

This full-time role focuses on strengthening internal controls, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across all divisions while developing audit expertise within a growing retail business. You will conduct audits, test controls, analyse data, and prepare working papers and reports for management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data reporting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Sound understanding of internal audit principles, internal controls, and risk management concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing internal audit assignments across various departments and business operations.
• Perform audit fieldwork including testing of controls, procedures, and operational processes.
• Gather and analyse financial and operational data to identify areas of risk and inefficiency.
• Prepare detailed audit working papers and documentation to support audit findings.
• Assist in the preparation of audit reports and present findings to management and stakeholders.
• Follow up on management's implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
• Support compliance reviews to ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in maintaining audit records and filing systems in accordance with established protocols.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and other departments to understand processes and identify control weaknesses.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Ethical conduct

Risk management concepts

Education

Accounting/Finance related degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the role

We are seeking an Internal Audit Assistant to join the Internal Audit team at Jumbo Grocer Sdn. Bhd. This is a full-time position based in Kuching, Sarawak. As an Internal Audit Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the internal audit function, which is essential to ensuring the organisation maintains robust internal controls, compliance with regulations, and operational efficiency across all business divisions. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your audit skills whilst contributing to the integrity and governance of our growing retail business.

What you'll be doing

• Assist in planning and executing internal audit assignments across various departments and business operations
• Perform audit fieldwork including testing of controls, procedures, and operational processes
• Gather and analyse financial and operational data to identify areas of risk and inefficiency
• Prepare detailed audit working papers and documentation to support audit findings
• Assist in the preparation of audit reports and present findings to management and stakeholders
• Follow up on management's implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions
• Support compliance reviews to ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Assist in maintaining audit records and filing systems in accordance with established protocols
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and other departments to understand processes and identify control weaknesses

What we're looking for

• A qualification in accounting, finance, or a related discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office applications for data analysis and reporting
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a professional environment
• Sound understanding of internal audit principles, internal controls, and risk management concepts
• Integrity and ethical conduct in all professional dealings
• Willingness to learn and develop audit expertise and industry knowledge