Internal Controls Senior Manager

KOS International Talent Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

KOS International Talent Group seeks an Internal Controls Senior Manager to join its regional finance leadership team in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks within a dynamic multinational environment.

You will lead internal controls initiatives, partner with stakeholders across regions, oversee audits, and promote best practices in governance and compliance.

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

Internal controls

Internal audit

Risk management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Audit

CPA/ACCA/CA/CIA or equivalent

Job description

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.