Internal Auditor

Solarvest; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Solarvest is seeking a hands-on Internal Auditor to strengthen governance and controls across our operations with emphasis on operational process audits. The role requires regular travel to project and construction sites to conduct fieldwork.

Scope may expand as the function grows in the future. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's Degree (or professional) in Finance/Accounting/Banking/Engineering, with 5–6 years of internal audit experience.

Qualifications

• Five to six years of hands-on internal auditing experience.
• Experience in construction, property, engineering or renewable energy preferred.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit principles and controls.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal audits across functions with emphasis on project operations.
• Assess design and effectiveness of internal controls and report findings.
• Travel to project sites to conduct on-site audits and verify controls.
• Prepare audit reports and present to management with corrective actions.
• Track implementation of actions and refine SOPs and processes.

Skills

Internal Audit

Travel required

Report writing

On-site auditing

Education

Bachelor's Degree / Professional Degree in Finance/Accountancy/Banking/Business Management/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.