IT Auditor - SAP

Akzo Nobel Paints (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Akzo Nobel Paints (M) Sdn Bhd in Malaysia (Selangor) seeks a Senior IT Auditor to lead, coordinate and execute internal audits. You will advise management on risks and improvements to internal controls within an international audit team.

You will perform IT and business process audits, focusing on SAP configuration controls, access rights, and data analytics to gain process insights. The lead auditor role involves guiding audits and developing team capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master’s degree in related fields such as business administration or information technology
• Minimum 4 years of audit experience in public accounting or large internal audit function
• Knowledge of GAAS and risk-based auditing
• Fluent in English; other languages advantageous
• Willing to travel up to 40% (AMS: Worldwide, KL: APAC & EMEA)

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audits and coordinate the audit team
• Advise management on risks and improvements to internal controls
• Perform IT and business process audits (SAP, data analytics, access controls)
• Test controls, document observations, and present conclusions
• Prepare audit reports and follow up on management responses
• Stay current on audit knowledge and collaborate within the function

Skills

Audit experience

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business/IT

Tools

SAP

ITIL/DevOps

Azure cloud

Data analytics

3rd party assurance

Job description

You will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and executing internal audits, as well as advising management on potential risks and suggesting improvements to internal controls. Working within a highly international and diverse audit team, you can assess the internal control framework across various processes.

As a Senior IT Auditor, you will often be involved in these types of audits:

• Information Technology audits on existing environments and new projects/technologies.
• Business Process audits focusing on SAP configuration controls, access rights, and obtaining process insights based on data analytics.

Lead or participate in internal audit assignments globally according to the Internal Audit Methodology.
(The lead auditor role involves leading the audit team and supporting the audit assignment manager
in the overall execution of an audit. As a Senior Auditor, you are expected to lead your first audit within
6 months of appointment and thereafter, lead more than one audit per quarter.)

During audit preparation

• Provide input for the audit scope and information gathering process, set up and conduct interviews with the audit client, and document the preparations.
• For business process reviews, liaise between the Operational Auditors and the Data Scientist to ensure that fit-for-purpose data and process insights are available.

During audit execution, review assigned process, identify risks, test key controls, assess the impact of control weaknesses, write audit observations, and present conclusions.

During audit finalization, complete audit documentation, update observations and actions, provide inputs to the audit report, facilitate the resolution of management comments, and follow up on actions.

Stay relevant and current on audit knowledge and expertise.

Collaborate and share knowledge within the internal audit function.

Assist internal audit management with functional activities and continuous improvement initiatives outside of audits as needed

Job Requirement

Bachelor or master’s degree, preferably in related fields, such as business administration and information technology.

Minimum 4 years of audit experience in public accounting and/or in a large internal audit function, ideally with experience in a large or mid-sized international manufacturing company

Knowledge and experience of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and risk-based auditing

Fluent in English with proficiency in other languages being advantageous.

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Good report writing and presentation skills.

Can work effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Can deliver results within budget and timeline.

Willing to travel up to 40% (AMS: Worldwide, KL: APAC & EMEA).

IT Audit

• Possess an audit-related certification (e.g., CIA) or are in the process of pursuing one.
• Good understanding of IT operations (ITIL/ DevOps), technologies (e.g., SAAS, Azure cloud), and 3rd party assurance methods is required.
• A strong understanding of business processes (e.g. Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance/Controlling) in an SAP environment is required.
• Familiarity with the use of data analytics in audits is strongly preferred

Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing 51-100 employees

Akzo Nobel Paints (M) Sdn Bhd is a member of AkzoNobel, the largest global paints and coatings company with over 60,000 employees based in more than 80 countries.

Calling on centuries of expertise, AkzoNobel supply industries and consumers worldwide with innovative products and sustainable technologies designed to meet the growing demands of our fast-changing planet.

Consistently ranked as one of the leaders in the area of sustainability, AkzoNobel are committed to making life more liveable and our cities more human.

Akzo Nobel Paints (M) Sdn Bhd is a member of AkzoNobel, the largest global paints and coatings company with over 60,000 employees based in more than 80 countries.

Calling on centuries of expertise, AkzoNobel supply industries and consumers worldwide with innovative products and sustainable technologies designed to meet the growing demands of our fast-changing planet.

Consistently ranked as one of the leaders in the area of sustainability, AkzoNobel are committed to making life more liveable and our cities more human.