Internal Audit Manager

Company Confidential; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Company Confidential in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced senior internal audit leader to direct risk-based audits across the Group. You will assist the Head of Group Audit in shaping the annual plan, lead audits across financial, operational and governance areas, and engage with ExCo and Boards.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in internal audit including 3 years in management, with strong knowledge of risk management, controls and audit methodologies, and proven stakeholder management and

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Business, Economics or related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, CA or CISA is an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years Internal Audit experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, internal controls and audit methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage risk-based internal audit engagements across the Group.
• Assist in developing and executing the Group's annual audit plan.
• Oversee audits covering financial, operational, compliance and governance processes.
• Identify business risks and evaluate effectiveness of controls and mitigations.
• Manage audit resources and ensure timely completion and reporting.
• Review work of team members and provide coaching.
• Engage with Management, ExCo, Boards and stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Support process improvements, policy reviews and control enhancements.
• Provide advisory support and handle ad hoc reviews and investigations.

Skills

Risk management

Internal controls

Governance

Audit methodologies

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Report writing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Banking/Business/Economics

CIA/ACCA/CPA/CA/CISA or equivalent

Job description

Lead and manage risk-based internal audit engagements across the Group and support the Head of Group Audit in assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks. This role is particularly suited to candidates with exposure to financial services, treasury, investment, fixed income, funds management and related banking operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Group Audit in developing and executing the Group's annual audit plan.
• Lead and oversee internal audit assignments covering financial, operational, compliance and governance processes.
• Identify key business risks and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and risk mitigation measures.
• Manage audit resources and ensure timely completion of audit engagements and reporting.
• Review audit work performed by team members and provide guidance and coaching where required.
• Engage with Management, ExCo, Boards and key stakeholders throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Present audit findings, recommendations and reports to senior management.
• Provide advisory support on process improvements, new initiatives, policy reviews and control enhancements.
• Support special reviews, investigations and ad hoc assignments as required.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Business, Economics or a related discipline.
• A professional qualification such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, CA, CISA or equivalent is an advantage.
• Minimum 8 years of Internal Audit experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, internal controls, governance and audit methodologies.
• Experience leading audit engagements and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Strong analytical, report writing and presentation skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage senior management.

Exposure to regulatory and compliance requirements within financial institutions or investment-related businesses is preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Independent and objective thinker with strong professional judgement.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive control improvements.
• Results-oriented with strong attention to detail.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.