Internal Auditor

Solarvest Holdings Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Solarvest Holdings Bhd is seeking a hands-on Internal Auditor to strengthen governance and controls across our operations, with regular travel to project and construction sites for field audits. You will assess controls, review compliance, and document audit findings for management review.

The role requires 5–6 years of internal auditing experience, preference for candidates with construction/engineering/renewable energy exposure, and ability to travel within Malaysia for site audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or professional degree in finance/accounting/banking/business management/engineering.
• CIA or IIAM membership or equivalent.
• 5–6 years of relevant internal auditing experience.
• Experience in construction, property, engineering or renewable energy preferred.
• Strong administration and operational skills in accounting/finance and project management in construction.
• Solid knowledge of internal audit and internal controls principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits across functions, with emphasis on project operations and site audits.
• Assess design and effectiveness of internal controls and identify gaps.
• Review compliance with policies, regs, and standards.
• Carry out fieldwork, gather evidence, and prepare working papers.
• Travel to project sites across Malaysia to conduct on-site audits.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings with recommendations.
• Track corrective actions and verify implementation of controls.
• Present findings to Management and prepare thorough reports for review.
• Perform ad hoc audits and investigations as needed.
• Support SOP development and refinement of internal processes.
• Handle audit documentation in an organized, timely manner.

Skills

Internal auditing

Report writing

Presentation skills

On-site travel

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Professional degree (Finance/Accountancy/Banking/Business/Engineering)

CIA / IIAM membership

Job description

We're looking for a hands-on Internal Auditor to strengthen governance and controls across our operations, with emphasis on operational process audits. The role will require regular travel to project and construction sites to conduct fieldwork. Scope may expand beyond operations audit as the function grows in future.

Description of Duties:

• Plan and execute internal audits across business functions, with emphasis on project operations, engineering/EPCC processes, procurement, and site operations.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identifying gaps and control weaknesses.
• Review compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Work as part of an audit team to carry out fieldwork, gather evidence, and complete audit documentation and working papers.
• Travel to project sites across Malaysia to conduct on-site audits, observe operations, and verify controls firsthand.
• Prepare audit reports and presentations on audit findings and recommendations for corrective measures and improvements.
• Track the implementation of corrective actions to confirm controls are properly in place, resolving non-conformities and preventing their recurrence.
• Present audit findings and prepare thorough, well‑organized reports for Management review.
• Perform ad hoc/special audits and investigations on areas of concern as and when required.
• Support the development, review, and refinement of company SOPs and internal processes.
• Handle audit‑related paperwork and documentation in an organized and timely manner, in line with team and departmental standards.

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Professional Degree in Finance/Accountancy/ Banking/Business Management/ Engineering/ CIA/ IIAM Member or equivalent.
• 5–6 years of relevant working experience, with solid hands‑on exposure to internal auditing.
• Experience in the construction, property, engineering or renewable energy industry strongly preferred.
• Have sound administration and operational skills in accounting and finance, project management in Construction Management.
• Good working knowledge of internal audit and internal control principles/practices.
• Proven hands‑on audit experience, paired with strong report‑writing and presentation abilities to communicate findings clearly to management.
• Comfortable working on‑site and traveling within Malaysia for audit assignments as required.