Internal Control Manager

EPOS Corporation (acquired by Tier Technologies/Official Payments, now ACI Worldwide); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi Benefit Allowances

Birthday gift

Medical Insurance

Job summary

EPOS Corporation in Malaysia seeks an Internal Audit Manager to design and monitor internal control systems, aligned with COSO, to safeguard assets and improve efficiency. You will ensure regulatory compliance across Malaysia and Southeast Asia while leading risk assessments and remediation efforts.

The role requires 5+ years in audit or risk, strong communication, and English fluency; Chinese is a plus. Experience with COSO/COBIT and data analytics tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in internal/external audit or risk management.
• Understanding of local regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and business acumen.
• Business fluent in English; Chinese would be preferred.
• Experience with COSO, COBIT or related frameworks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and monitor internal control systems aligned with COSO standards.
• Ensure compliance with Malaysia and Southeast Asia regulations.
• Conduct upfront control design for new products and launches.
• Develop and maintain risk indicators and risk registers.
• Liaise with external auditors and drive remediation for findings.

Skills

English fluency

Chinese preferred

Data analytics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Tools

SQL

Job description

About Us

Backed by Ant International (a global leader in digital payments, digitisation, and financial technology solutions), EPOS is a leading Point-of-Sale (POS) digital solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Supporting and empowering Every Point Of Success, we help SMEs grow digitally with confidence through our innovative POS solutions and business tools.

With a growing presence across Southeast Asia, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and driven team in Malaysia. Be part of our exciting journey as we continue expanding and creating meaningful, impactful changes for businesses across the region.

The Internal Audit Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring the company's internal control systems to safeguard assets and optimize operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain internal control framework aligned with COSO standards and group policies
• Ensure compliance with Malaysia and Southeast Asia regulatory requirements
• Conduct upfront control design for new product/business launches
• Key Process Control Design
  • Sales & Commission: Merchant onboarding, commission calculation, approval workflows, revenue process and revenue recognization control
  • Procurement: Vendor selection, purchase requisition, goods receipt, invoice verification, payment authorization
  • Payment Operations: Payment processing, reconciliation, exception handling, fund security
  • Cross-Border Specifics: FX rates, fund flows, settlement cycles, AML/sanctions compliance
• Risk Assessment & Monitoring
  • Conduct risk assessments to identify control gaps and operational vulnerabilities
  • Establish Key Risk Indicators (KRI) for high-risk areas (fund security, AML, merchant onboarding)
  • Maintain risk register and report to local management and group risk team
• Audit Coordination & Remediation
  • Liaise with external auditors and group internal audit teams
  • Drive root-cause analysis and systemic improvements for audit findings
  • Track action plan resolution until closure
• Bachelor's degree or above;
• At least 5 years' experience in internal/external audit or risk management related work. Working experience in Big Four, financial sectors or Internet companies would be preferred;
• Understanding of local regulatory requirements and relevant laws and regulations;
• Highly energized and positive, adapt to changes, be creative and able to quickly learn and understand innovative financial business. Have Business thinking and well-developed communication skills, and be able to communicate well with business side;
• Business fluent in English. Fluent in Chinese would be preferred;
• Have data analytical capabilities, able to use SQL or equivalent data analysis tool would be preferred;
• Familiar with COSO, COBIT, Holder of CIA, CPA, CISA or similar certificates would be preferred;

Perks of Joining Us

• Flexi Benefit Allowances
• Birthday gift
• Medical Insurance