Internal Audit Manager

FrieslandCampina; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

FrieslandCampina Malaysia is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based engagements from planning through reporting, including scoping, fieldwork, data analytics and documentation. You will evaluate internal controls, identify key risks and process improvements, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management and compliance.

Collaborate with external auditors and stakeholders to ensure clear communication of audit outcomes.

Qualifications

• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CIA, along with a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.
• Minimum of 10 years of working experience in risk management, internal audit, and SOX compliance testing.
• Experience in FMCG industry is an added advantage; external audit experience preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English, proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Develop audit planning documents, define audit scope and objectives, and prepare risk-based audit programs for management approval.
• Conduct audit planning activities, including preliminary discussions with stakeholders, process walkthroughs, information gathering and data analytics to identify key risks and areas of focus.
• Execute audit engagements in accordance with approved audit plans and timelines, ensuring sufficient and appropriate audit evidence is obtained and documented.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identify control gaps and process improvement opportunities, and provide practical recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Prepare high-quality audit working papers, reports and presentations, clearly articulating audit findings, root causes, risk implications and recommended corrective actions.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of agreed management action plans, assess the adequacy of remediation efforts and recommend closure of audit findings where appropriate.
• Collaborate with external auditors by facilitating information requests, coordinating audit activities and supporting efficient audit execution.
• Perform control design assessments and operating effectiveness testing in line with the Internal Control Framework (ICF), ensuring audit conclusions are adequately supported by documentation.
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of enterprise risk management activities through regular engagement with business stakeholders and assessment of risk mitigation plans.
• Assist the Head of Audit in conducting special investigations, fraud reviews, due diligence exercises and other ad hoc assignments requested by Senior Management or the Audit Committee.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across the organization to promote a strong risk and control culture.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory developments and best practices in internal auditing, risk management and corporate governance.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Independent worker

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

CPA / ACCA / CIA

Tools

SAP

DMS systems

Job description

The Internal Audit Manager will lead and execute risk-based internal audit engagements from planning through reporting, including audit scoping, fieldwork, data analytics, control testing and documentation. Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, identify key risks and process improvement opportunities, and provide practical recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management and compliance frameworks.

Prepare clear and comprehensive audit reports and working papers, monitor the implementation of agreed corrective actions, and conduct follow-up reviews to assess remediation progress. Collaborate with external auditors and business stakeholders to support audit activities and ensure effective communication of audit outcomes.

The role also supports enterprise risk management initiatives, special investigations, due diligence reviews and other ad hoc assignments requested by Management or the Audit Committee, contributing to the organization's commitment to strong governance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop audit planning documents, define audit scope and objectives, and prepare risk-based audit programs for management approval.
• Conduct audit planning activities, including preliminary discussions with stakeholders, process walkthroughs, information gathering and data analytics to identify key risks and areas of focus.
• Execute audit engagements in accordance with approved audit plans and timelines, ensuring sufficient and appropriate audit evidence is obtained and documented.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identify control gaps and process improvement opportunities, and provide practical recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Prepare high-quality audit working papers, reports and presentations, clearly articulating audit findings, root causes, risk implications and recommended corrective actions.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of agreed management action plans, assess the adequacy of remediation efforts and recommend closure of audit findings where appropriate.
• Collaborate with external auditors by facilitating information requests, coordinating audit activities and supporting efficient audit execution.
• Perform control design assessments and operating effectiveness testing in line with the Internal Control Framework (ICF), ensuring audit conclusions are adequately supported by documentation.
• Support the monitoring and evaluation of enterprise risk management activities through regular engagement with business stakeholders and assessment of risk mitigation plans.
• Assist the Head of Audit in conducting special investigations, fraud reviews, due diligence exercises and other ad hoc assignments requested by Senior Management or the Audit Committee.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across the organization to promote a strong risk and control culture.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory developments and best practices in internal auditing, risk management and corporate governance.

Job Requirements

• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CIA, along with a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.
• Minimum of 10 years of working experience, with exposure to risk management, internal audit, and SOX compliance testing.
• Experience in the FMCG industry is an added advantage.
• Prior experience in external auditing is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English, proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, and a good understanding of SAP and DMS systems.

For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are. We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world. Add a description about the department, team or specific location.