Internal Control Senior Manager

KOS International Holdings; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

KOS International Holdings is seeking a Global Internal Controls Senior Manager in Kuala Lumpur to strengthen governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks across a multinational organization.

The role focuses on leading internal control improvements, partnering with stakeholders, and guiding audits to ensure timely remediation and continuous process enhancement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, or related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, CIA, or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Governance roles.
• Experience working within multinational corporations or complex global environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to drive change and influence business leaders across different regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the organization's internal control framework.
• Partner with regional and global business stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks.
• Drive governance, compliance, and risk management initiatives across the business.
• Review and improve business processes to strengthen operational effectiveness.
• Support internal and external audits while ensuring timely remediation of control deficiencies.
• Promote best practices in controls, compliance, and governance across functions.
• Provide guidance and training on internal control matters to stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Audit

CPA/ACCA/CA/CIA

Job description

Global Internal Controls, Senior Manager

Our client, a globally recognized leader in automation technology solutions, is seeking an experienced Internal Controls Senior Manager to join its regional finance leadership team in Kuala Lumpur. The company operates across more than 100 countries and supports customers in the financial services, retail, and hospitality sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance, risk, or internal audit professional to play a key role in strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks within a dynamic multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the organization's internal control framework.
• Partner with regional and global business stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks.
• Drive governance, compliance, and risk management initiatives across the business.
• Review and improve business processes to strengthen operational effectiveness.
• Support internal and external audits while ensuring timely remediation of control deficiencies.
• Promote best practices in controls, compliance, and governance across functions.
• Provide guidance and training on internal control matters to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, CIA, or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in Internal Controls, Internal Audit, Risk Management, or Governance roles.
• Experience working within multinational corporations or complex global environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to drive change and influence business leaders across different regions.