IT Internal Audit

NXP Semiconductors; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Moderate travel

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors in Malaysia seeks an IT Internal Auditor to join our global Internal Audit team. You will contribute to IT audits across systems, applications, cloud and infrastructure, strengthening IT governance, risk management, cybersecurity and resilience.

Based in Petaling Jaya, you will gain exposure to AI and digital innovation, collaborating with IT and business teams and pursuing professional certifications. Expect moderate travel (~20%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Internal Audit, Accounting, or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in IT Audit, Internal Audit, IT Risk, or similar roles.
• Experience in a Big 4 or IT audit/consulting environment is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CEH or relevant IT certifications are preferred.
• Proficiency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• IT Audit execution across global systems, applications, cloud and infrastructure environments.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls across global IT and IS processes.
• Prepare clear, concise audit documentation and draft reports aligned with global standards.
• Support communication of audit findings through written reports and discussions with stakeholders.
• Lead walkthroughs, risk assessments, and control design discussions, ensuring accurate documentation.
• Support IT advisory activities including system implementations, digital transformation, and automation.
• Participate in AI-related and advanced analytics engagements, including governance and controls over AI models.

Skills

IT governance

Risk management

Cybersecurity

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/IS/CS/Accounting

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented IT Internal Auditor to join our global Internal Audit team. This role provides global exposure and the opportunity to contribute to IT audits and other types of engagements across a wide range of systems, technologies, and business functions. You will work closely with stakeholders to strengthen IT governance, risk management, cybersecurity, and operational resilience, while also supporting emerging areas such as AI and digital innovation. This role is based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

Key responsibilities

• IT Audit execution
• Support risk-based audits across global systems, applications, cloud and infrastructure environments.
• Contribute to end-to-end audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, testing, and documentation.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls across global Information Technology (IT) and Information Security (IS) processes.
• Prepare clear, concise and high-quality audit documentation and draft reports aligned with global standards.
• Support the communication of audit findings through written reports and discussions with relevant stakeholders.
• Track and follow up on implementation of corrective actions to ensure timely and consistent remediation.

Advisory & other engagements

• Analyze data and processes to identify IT / IS risks, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with IT and business teams to enhance processes, internal (system) controls, data integrity and operational efficiency.
• Lead and facilitate walkthroughs, risk assessments, and control design discussions, ensuring accurate and complete documentation (e.g., RCMs, narratives, flowcharts).
• Support IT advisory activities, including system implementations, digital transformation initiatives and process automation.
• Participate in AI-related and advanced analytics engagements, including assessing governance, risks, and controls over AI models, data usage, and automation.
• Contribute to cross-functional (non-IT) projects, providing a broader business perspective.

Drive internal audit improvements

• Identify opportunities to enhance audit quality, efficiency, and consistency.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives including the use of data analytics, automation, and emerging technologies (incl. AI) to strengthen the Internal Audit function.
• Support the development of modern IT audit methodologies, particularly for emerging technologies and digital processes.

Your Profile

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Internal Audit, Accounting, or related discipline.

3-5 years of relevant experience in IT Audit, Internal Audit, IT Risk, or similar roles.

Experience in a Big 4 or IT audit/consulting environment is a plus.

Professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CEH or relevant IT certifications are preferred.

Proficiency in English is required.

Your main qualities and skills are:

• Understanding of IT control frameworks (COBIT, NIST etc.) and internal control principles.
• Knowledge of IT general controls, cybersecurity, cloud and system risks.
• Interest in emerging technologies, including AI, data analytics, and automation, with a willingness to develop expertise in these areas.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate technical risks into clear, actionable insights.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a global environment.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and adapt in a fast-evolving technology landscape.

Why Join Us

Gain broad exposure to global IT / IS environments and initiatives, and AI-related engagements.

Work closely with IT, cybersecurity, cloud, data, and business teams across geographies.

Opportunities for career development and professional certification support.

Collaborative and inclusive culture focused on learning, innovation and continuous improvement.

Moderate travel (~20%).

More information about NXP in Malaysia...

NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit http://www.nxp.com Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills.

Commitment

We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality.