Internal Audit Senior Executive / Assistant Manager

MVC Resources; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Shah Alam seeks an Internal Audit Senior Executive or Assistant Manager to join the group audit team. You will evaluate internal controls, ensure compliance, and drive process improvements across manufacturing and corporate operations.

The role requires travel to various plant locations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a large-scale manufacturing setting. Based in Shah Alam, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management, or engineering.
• Professional qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIA) is highly advantageous.
• Senior Executive: 1–2 years of audit experience; fresh graduates welcome.
• Assistant Manager: minimum 5 years of auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Audit Execution: Plan and execute risk-based audit assignments per plan and ad-hoc requests.
• System Evaluation: Assess internal controls, data integrity, and asset protection.
• Reporting & Insights: Prepare audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Discuss findings with process owners and track corrective actions.
• Quality Assurance (Assistant Manager): Supervise junior auditors and review workpapers for accuracy.
• Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks and governance gaps in manufacturing environments.
• Documentation: Maintain audit workpapers and evidence per standards.

Skills

Audit planning

Audit execution

Reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Quality assurance

Process improvement

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Our client is a distinguished global leader in the integrated aluminium industry and one of the largest producers in Southeast Asia. Listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia, they operate extensive smelting and extrusion facilities, maintaining a strong commitment to sustainable manufacturing and operational excellence.

About Our Client

Our client is a distinguished global leader in the integrated aluminium industry and one of the largest producers in Southeast Asia. Listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia, they operate extensive smelting and extrusion facilities, maintaining a strong commitment to sustainable manufacturing and operational excellence.

Job Summary

We are seeking a high-caliber Internal Audit Senior Executive or Assistant Manager to join a dynamic group audit team. Based in Shah Alam, you will play a critical role in evaluating internal controls, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements across the Group’s diverse manufacturing and corporate operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Audit Execution: Plan and execute risk-based audit assignments in alignment with the Annual Internal Audit Plan and ad-hoc management requests.

• System Evaluation: Assess the effectiveness of internal control systems, data integrity, and asset protection protocols to mitigate organizational risk.

• Reporting & Insights: Prepare comprehensive audit reports that provide value-added recommendations and actionable insights to senior management.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with process owners to discuss audit findings and track the implementation of corrective action plans.

• Quality Assurance (Assistant Manager level): Supervise junior auditors and review workpapers to ensure all documentation meets high standards of accuracy and evidence.

• Process Improvement: Identify operational bottlenecks and governance gaps specifically within a large-scale manufacturing environment.

• Documentation: Maintain meticulous audit workpapers and supporting evidence in compliance with internal auditing standards.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or Engineering.

• Professional Qualification: Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIA) is highly advantageous.

• Experience: * Senior Executive: 1-2 years of experience in internal/external audit. Fresh graduates with a strong interest in manufacturing are welcome.

  • Assistant Manager: Minimum 5 years of experience in operational, financial, or compliance auditing.

• Industry Knowledge: Prior experience in a manufacturing or heavy industry setting is preferred.

• Language Skills: Proficiency in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin (written and spoken) is a strong advantage to facilitate communication across regional sites.

• Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset, detail-oriented, and the ability to work collaboratively under pressure.

• Mobility: Willingness to travel to various plant locations and sites as required.