Internal Audit - Senior Consultant

ACCA Careers; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Kuala Lumpur is looking for a risk advisory professional to lead engagements from planning to reporting. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients and guide governance, risk management, internal control and compliance work.

You will develop process narratives, identify key controls, and assess design and operating effectiveness while communicating complex issues clearly to clients and team members. This role requires strong delivery and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Finance or related field.
• 2.5+ years in governance, risk management, internal control or compliance consulting.
• Experience in Financial Services or Oil & Gas is a plus.
• Certifications such as CIA/CFE/CISA/CIMA/ACCA/CPA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk advisory projects from start to finish: planning, executing, directing and reporting.
• Be a trusted advisor to clients and manage project deliverables.
• Evaluate risks around internal control, financial reporting and compliance.
• Create process narratives, identify key controls and assess design/operating effectiveness.
• Communicate issues clearly to clients and team members in writing and verbally.
• Produce quality deliverables with minimal review time and notes.
• Serve as primary client contact and balance priorities to avoid disruptions.

Skills

Risk advisory

Client management

Project management

Communication

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance/Economics)

Professional certifications (CIA/CFE/CISA/CIMA/ACCA/CPA)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead risk advisory projects from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing and reporting


• Be a trusted advisor to our clients


• Help our dynamic clients evaluate risks surrounding internal control over operations, financial reporting and compliance


• Create process narratives, identify key controls, and help our clients conclude on design and operating effectiveness of key controls


• Demonstrate clear and concise writing, and verbal skills to communicate complex issues in simple terms to clients and team members


• Produce quality deliverables evidenced through minimal review time and review notes


• Respond to client needs, acting as a primary contact with clients


• Balance competing priorities with minimal client disruptions, while maintaining project progress

Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Finance or a related major


• Minimum 2 1/2 years of experience in working with public accounting firm or professional services firm with emphasis on governance, risk management, internal control and compliance consulting


• Industry experience in Financial Services or Oil & Gas is an added advantage


• CIA/CFE/CISA/CIMA/ACCA/CPA is preferred. (GTC provides extensive resources and support to enable our team to learn and grow and obtain professional certifications if you do not yet have one of these certifications)


• Exceptional people, project and client management skills gained by working in professional environments known for a client focus and exceptional delivery


• Ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely – also able to assess situations and ensure responses are well suited to various business situations


• Experience translating complicated issues into simple and easy to understand terms to guide clients and provide information


• Ability to adapt to unexpected changes in timelines, deadlines and scope of work

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.