IT Internal Auditor

NXP Semiconductors; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Professional certification support

Travel opportunities (~20%)

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors Malaysia is seeking an IT Internal Auditor to join our global Internal Audit team. Based in Petaling Jaya, you will support IT audits across systems, cloud and infrastructure, strengthening governance, risk management, cybersecurity, and operational resilience while engaging with AI and digital initiatives.

You will work with IT and business stakeholders on risk assessments, control design, and documentation, participate in advisory engagements, and contribute to modern IT

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as IT, IS, CS, Internal Audit or Accounting.
• 3–5 years of IT Audit, Internal Audit, IT Risk or similar roles.
• Big 4 or IT audit/consulting experience is a plus; professional certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based IT audits across global systems, applications, cloud and infrastructure.
• Assist in end-to-end audit engagements: planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation.
• Assess design/effectiveness of IT and IS controls; draft high-quality reports.
• Communicate audit findings through reports and stakeholder discussions.
• Track remediation actions to ensure timely closure.
• Analyze IT/IS risks, collaborate with IT/business teams to improve processes.
• Lead walkthroughs, risk assessments, control design discussions, document artifacts (RCMs, narratives, flowcharts).
• Support IT advisory activities including system implementations, digital transformation and automation.
• Participate in AI-related engagements and governance, risk, controls over AI models.

Skills

IT governance

Risk management

Cybersecurity

Data analytics

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Detail-oriented

Education

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

Tools

COBIT

NIST

Audit software

Job description

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

• Internally 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

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

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
• Proficiency in English is required

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.

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.

Thank you for considering a career at NXP.