Internal Audit Manager

OUS Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

OUS Group, a leading iron ore mining company in Malaysia, seeks an Internal Auditor Manager to support the Head of Internal Audit in executing the audit plan and driving continuous improvement. The role requires auditing across finance, operations, IT, and HSE, with travel to sites as needed.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years of audit experience, professional qualifications, and strong COSO/ERM knowledge. Fluency in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English is required to communicate with diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a relevant discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, CIA, or equivalent is preferred.
• 5-8 years of internal/external audit experience, ideally in mining, manufacturing, or heavy industry.
• Proficiency in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English (spoken and written).
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM), and internal control practices.
• Exposure to operational audits (including HSE, asset/maintenance risk) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with audit tools and data analytics is desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to operational sites.
• High integrity, independence, and commitment to adding value beyond compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Internal Audit in developing and executing the risk-based internal audit plan across sites, operational units, and corporate functions.
• Conduct audits of finance, operations, compliance, IT, and HSE/environmental controls; assess adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and governance processes.
• Prepare audit working papers, draft reports, and highlight findings, risk exposures, and recommendations for management review.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of management action plans to ensure timely closure of audit issues.
• Support advisory engagements on process improvement, risk mitigation, and embedding audit insights into business operations.
• Apply audit tools, data analytics, and modern methodologies to enhance audit coverage and efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations, finance, risk, and other stakeholders; travel to site locations as required to perform audit assignments and gain operational insights.
• Stay updated on audit, risk, regulatory, and industry developments, particularly in the mining sector, and contribute to aligning audit practices accordingly.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Travel willingness

MS Office

Data analytics tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

ACCA/CPA/CIA preferred

Tools

MS Office

Audit software

Job description

OUS is a leading iron ore mining company with multiple sites and operations across Malaysia. We are committed to excellence in governance, risk management, safety, environment, and operational integrity. To strengthen our assurance and control frameworks, we are seeking an Internal Auditor Manager to support the Head of Internal Audit in executing the company’s audit plan and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head of Internal Audit in developing and executing the risk-based internal audit plan across sites, operational units, and corporate functions
• Conduct audits of finance, operations, compliance, IT, and HSE/environmental controls; assess adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and governance processes
• Prepare audit working papers, draft reports, and highlight findings, risk exposures, and recommendations for management review
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of management action plans to ensure timely closure of audit issues
• Support advisory engagements on process improvement, risk mitigation, and embedding audit insights into business operations
• Apply audit tools, data analytics, and modern methodologies to enhance audit coverage and efficiency
• Collaborate with operations, finance, risk, and other stakeholders; travel to site locations as required to perform audit assignments and gain operational insights
• Stay updated on audit, risk, regulatory, and industry developments, particularly in the mining sector, and contribute to aligning audit practices accordingly

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a relevant discipline
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, CIA, or equivalent is preferred
• 5-8 years of internal/external audit experience, ideally in mining, manufacturing, or heavy industry
• Proficiency in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, and English (spoken and written)
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, risk management frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM), and internal control practices
• Exposure to operational audits (including HSE, asset/maintenance risk) is an advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with audit tools and data analytics is desirable
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with diverse stakeholders
• Willingness to travel to operational sites
• High integrity, independence, and commitment to adding value beyond compliance