Internal Audit Lead - Risk, Controls & Compliance

Hong Leong Bank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hong Leong Bank in Malaysia seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to collaborate with stakeholders across the business, plan and lead audits, and assess risk and controls. You will oversee fieldwork, ensure compliance with regulations, and deliver timely audit reports.

The role focuses on data-driven audit techniques and fraud detection to strengthen control environments. Applicants should be Malaysian citizens with a degree in accounting or equivalent, plus 5+ years in audit/compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in Accounting or equivalent or professional accounting qualification(s) is preferred.
• 5 years and above work experience in audit, compliance or related control functions and extensive understanding on planning, devising test procedures, sampling method and testing.

Responsibilities

• Plan, communicate, lead, execute, monitor & control and report on status of audit assignments in accordance with established audit scope and methodology.
• Conduct Risk Assessment (RA) of auditable entities and prepare Audit Planning Memorandum (APM).
• Lead and supervise a team of auditors during audit fieldwork.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and efficient use of Bank resources.
• Provide value added inputs related to Data Driven Audit, Compliance and Fraud Detection to improve audit findings and recommendations.
• Prepare and submit draft and final audit report within the stipulated time frame.

Skills

Audit experience

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Data analytics

Education

Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Professional qualification (ACCA/CA)

Job description

Hong Leong Bank in Malaysia seeks an experienced Internal Auditor to collaborate with stakeholders across the business, plan and lead audits, and assess risk and controls. You will oversee fieldwork, ensure compliance with regulations, and deliver timely audit reports.

The role focuses on data-driven audit techniques and fraud detection to strengthen control environments. Applicants should be Malaysian citizens with a degree in accounting or equivalent, plus 5+ years in audit/compliance.