Internal Audit Manager

Star Media Group Berhad; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

In-house cafeteria

In-house training

Career progression

Job summary

Star Media Group Berhad is seeking a Manager, Internal Audit to lead risk-based internal process reviews and strengthen our operational excellence. You will drive audits, evaluate internal controls, and partner with business leaders to implement improvements.

We value leadership, a strong audit background, and the ability to mentor junior staff while delivering high-quality reports to Management. Join our team at the Phileo Damansara office with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Accounting or professional qualifications (ACCA/ICAEW/CPA).
• Minimum 6 years of combined experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or internal controls.
• Leadership experience: supervising audit teams, developing audit plans, risk assessments, and evaluating controls.
• Strong report writing, root cause analysis, and disciplined attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based internal audit reviews end-to-end.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance across business units.
• Collaborate with process owners to validate findings and craft actionable recommendations.
• Mentor junior audit staff and ensure high-quality, actionable audit reports to Management.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to verify the implementation of corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Audit experience

Report writing

Root cause analysis

Detail-oriented

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

ACCA/ICAEW/CPA

Job description

Are you ready to bring your audit expertise to one of Malaysia's premier media houses? Star Media Group is looking for a dynamic Manager, Internal Audit to lead risk-based internal process reviews and strengthen our operational excellence! In this role, you will lead high-impact internal audit engagements, evaluate internal controls across our core operations, and partner directly with key business leaders to champion continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead Internal Process Reviews: Plan and execute risk-based financial, operational, and compliance internal audit reviews end-to-end.
• Evaluate Controls & Governance: Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management framework, and operational efficiency across business units.
• Partner with Stakeholders: Collaborate directly with process owners to validate findings, analyze root causes, and craft practical, value-added recommendations.
• Supervise & Quality-Assure: Mentor junior audit staff, review working papers, and deliver high-quality, actionable audit reports to Management.
• Drive Corrective Actions: Conduct follow-up reviews to track and ensure the successful implementation of agreed management solutions.

Who We're Looking For:

• Education: Degree in Finance/Accounting (or equivalent), or Professional Qualifications (e.g., ACCA, ICAEW, CPA).
• Experience: Minimum 6 years of combined working experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or internal controls.
• Leadership & Audit Experience: Supervisory exposure (guiding audit teams) with strong expertise in developing audit plans, risk assessments, and evaluating internal controls.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional report writing skills, root cause analysis, and a highly disciplined, detail-oriented mindset.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Our Phileo Damansara office is a 5-minute breeze of a walk from the MRT!
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage because we care about your well-being.
• An engaging office environment with the convenience of an in-house cafeteria.
• Stay ahead with continuous in-house training and clear pathways for your career progression.