Internal Audit Specialist

Ant International; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ant International in Malaysia seeks an experienced audit professional to lead risk-based audit projects, report to the Board and senior management, and rapidly understand the regulatory environment and business operations. You will identify key risk points, evaluate internal controls, communicate findings to management, and drive remediation plans.

The role also supports regulatory inspections and ongoing training, with a focus on fintech-related processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above required.
• 3–5 years' audit or risk management experience; Big Four/financial sectors/Internet firms preferred.
• Understanding of local regulatory requirements and related laws.
• Data analysis capability; SQL or equivalent tool.
• COSO/ COBIT familiarity; CIA/CPA/CISA certificates preferred.
• Energetic, adaptable, creative, quick learner with fintech thinking and strong business communication.
• Fluent in Chinese and English is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Establish risk-driven audit plan and report to Board and senior management.
• Assess regulatory environment and internal controls; prepare reports meeting local requirements.
• Communicate issues with management and validate remediations.
• Provide value-added services, cooperate with regulatory inspections and train/share knowledge.
• Establish continuous monitoring models to improve audit efficiency.

Skills

Data analytics

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Fintech mindset

Bilingual Chinese/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above

CIA/CPA/CISA certificates (preferred)

Tools

SQL

Job description

• Based on regulations and business strategy, establish risk-driven audit plan responsible entities., independently execute and report audit projects to the Board of Directors as well as senior management;
• Able to quickly understand local regulatory environment, the company's strategies and business layout, identify key risk points, evaluate the internal control, risk status and management of main business operations, and prepare audit reports that meet internal and local regulatory requirements;
• Communicate with management of problems discovered, provide effective and efficient action plans and validate the remediations;
• Provide value-added services to business developments, including cooperating with regulatory inspections and organizing related training and sharing;
• Able to establish continuous monitoring models to improve the efficiency of audit projects;

Skill Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or above;
• 3-5 years' experience in internal/external audit or risk management related work. Working experience in Big Four, financial sectors or Internet companies would be preferred;
• Understanding of local regulatory requirements and relevant laws and regulations.
• Have data analytical capabilities, able to use SQL or equivalent data analysis tool;
• Familiar with COSO, COBIT, Holder of CIA, CPA, CISA or similar certificates would be preferred;
• Highly energized and positive, adapt to changes, be creative and able to quickly learn and understand innovative financial business. Have Fintech thinking and well-developed communication skills, and be able to communicate well with business side;
• Fluent in Chinese and English will be an added advantage;