INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER

HOSPITAL PUSRAWI SDN. BHD.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital Pusrawi Sdn Bhd is seeking an experienced senior leader to head the Internal Audit Department in Kuala Lumpur. The role requires steering the department to align with the company’s strategic direction, governance expectations and global internal audit standards.

You will develop and execute a risk-based annual audit plan, ensure successful plan delivery, and lead a team to deliver high-quality audits with professional integrity and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or equivalent qualification to ensure a strong foundation in the field.
• Professional certifications such as CIA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent are preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience at managerial level.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality, integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Internal Audit Department.
• Develop a risk-based Annual Internal Audit Plan aligned with strategic direction and risk profile.
• Execute the Approved Annual Internal Audit Plan successfully.
• Lead, coach and manage the internal audit team and ensure compliance with standards and policies.
• Prepare periodic reports on audit progress, findings, and management action status.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Risk-based auditing

Team management

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Degree in Accounting

CIA

ACCA

CPA

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Internal Audit Department, ensuring that its objectives, resources and activities are aligned with the Company’s strategic direction, governance expectations, risk profile and the Global Internal Audit Standards.

Develop a risk-based Annual Internal Audit Plan aligned with the Company’s strategic direction, key risks, governance priorities and resource capacity. The plan should include risk assessment results, audit priorities, SWOT analysis, strategy, action plan, staffing requirements and budget.

Responsible for the successful execution of the Approved Annual Internal Audit Plan.

Lead, coach and manage the internal audit team to deliver the approved departmental plan, ensuring that team members comply with the Company’s employment terms, rules and regulations, standard operating procedures and management directives.

Ensure that team members perform their duties in accordance with their Job Descriptions, receive relevant formal and recorded training to meet required job competencies, and demonstrate the Company’s core values in their work.

Attend the training program, seminars and etc. to broaden the outlook and share with other staff.

Prepare and submit periodic reports on audit plan progress, significant audit findings, risk and control issues, management action status and resource matters to Management and, where applicable, the Audit Committee or other oversight committees.

Ensure high engagement and effective communication with relevant stakeholders i.e. Vendors, Suppliers, Contractors, Customers, Clients, Business Associates including working colleagues and staff.

Maintain and periodically review the Internal Audit Charter to ensure that the purpose, authority, responsibility, independence and reporting lines of the internal audit function remain clearly defined and aligned with the Global Internal Audit Standards and the expectations of the Board or Audit Committee.

Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control processes by examining records, reports, operating practices, systems, documentation and management controls.

Prepares comprehensive audit programmes, checklists and proper audit processes and ensure the audit programmes and checklists are always up to date for the audit assignment.

Ensure that all work is performed with the highest degree of professional and ethical standards, while maintaining confidentiality, objectivity, independence and personal integrity.

Recommend practical, cost-effective and value-added improvements to internal control systems, risk management and governance processes that support the achievement of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ objectives.

Participate in practice development efforts and facilitate internal training to drive the Company's success.

Guide and support team members in their personal growth and career progression, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

Prepares the draft audit finding / value added recommendation and ensures that the audit was conducted in conformance with Global Internal Audit Standards, as supported by the results of the quality assurance and improvement program.

Performs the following-up on the unresolved correctives actions to address findings highlighted in the previous audit reports and reports accordingly to the oversight committees.

Perform other lawful duties as assigned by the immediate superior, provided that such duties do not impair the independence, objectivity or mandate of the internal audit function.

Requirements :

Degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification to ensure a strong foundation in the field.

Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience at managerial level.

Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant, ACCA, CPA or equivalent is preferred. Membership in a recognised professional body and commitment to continuing professional education will be an added advantage.

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively.

Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism in all aspects of work.

Strong working knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards, governance principles, risk-based auditing, internal control frameworks, enterprise risk management, audit documentation and quality assurance practices.

Ability to juggle multiple engagements and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and quality of work.

Strong knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and best practices in all engagements.

Hospital Pusrawi Sdn Bhd is fully owned by Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (MAIWP). We are operating 164 beds with multi-disciplined facility providing affordable quality healthcare since 1984. In view of our rapid expansion, we are looking for dynamic, dedicated, and commited individual who aspire to build their career with us.