Internal Audit Quality Assurance Lead

SMBC Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Malaysia Berhad (SMBCMY) seeks a seasoned Internal Audit professional to support risk assessment, planning, and quality assurance across banking engagements. You will maintain audit programs, oversee regulatory policies, and assist the Unit Head and Chief Internal Auditor.

The role requires a degree or CIA designation, plus 8 years in banking audits (5+ in QA). Strong leadership, ethics and communication are essential for independent, objective work.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in business, economics, accounting, information technology or related discipline.
• Prefer CIA certification from The Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Minimum 8 years banking experience with at least 5 years auditing or quality assurance review experience.
• Solid knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards of The Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Strong leadership, management and writing skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Ethical commitment to independence and objectivity in auditing.

Responsibilities

• Review and ensure audit engagements’ working papers are maintained and filed in line with internal audit standards.
• Prepare Internal Quality Assurance Review report on quality reviews conducted.
• Assist the Unit Head and Head of Internal Audit in maintaining risk assessment and planning.
• Ensure maintenance of audit programs and regulatory policies/guidelines lists.
• Oversee administrative activities of the internal audit function.
• Manage audit client feedback records and report outcomes to Head of Internal Audit.
• Perform ad hoc assignments as directed by the Unit Head and Head of Internal Audit.

Skills

CIA Certification

Audit Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Ethics & Objectivity

Education

Degree or professional qualification in business, economics, accounting, information technology or related discipline

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

Job description

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Malaysia Berhad (SMBCMY) seeks a seasoned Internal Audit professional to support risk assessment, planning, and quality assurance across banking engagements. You will maintain audit programs, oversee regulatory policies, and assist the Unit Head and Chief Internal Auditor.

The role requires a degree or CIA designation, plus 8 years in banking audits (5+ in QA). Strong leadership, ethics and communication are essential for independent, objective work.